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(RNS) — The Rev. John Parks was taking his first sabbatical in 40 years of ministry when he got a call from his church’s accountant with some bad news. Church Mutual, the church’s insurance company, ...

Ann McCauley, right, examines the damage at Bethel Church after Hurricane Beryl moved through the Texas area on July 8 in Van Vleck. (Eric Gay/AP File) The Rev. John Parks was taking his first ...