Ep. 323: When a Church Doesn’t Revitalize

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(02:00) Sean’s Role at Practical Shepherding & Transition to Oklahoma
(04:30) Why Tell This Story: When a Church Doesn’t Revitalize?
(06:30) First Impressions of the Church: Few People, Limited Runway
(09:00) Early Challenges, Bi‑Vocational Support, and COVID Disruption
(12:00) Encouraging Signs: New Families, Children, and Community Outreach
(16:00) Under-the-Surface Resistance & Entrenched Control
(21:30) Realizing Scheming, Failed Attempts at Resolution
(26:00) Public Conflict at a Business Meeting & the subsequent Discipline Process
(31:00) Emotional, Physical, and Family Toll of the Conflict
(36:00) Decision to Resign, Trusting God’s Will in the Vote
(40:30) Lessons Learned: Suffering, Calling, and “It’s Still Worth It”
(45:00) Closing Reflections & Prayer for Sean and the Church