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Raised to Stay

Persevering in Ministry When You Have a Million Reasons to Walk Away

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Raised to Stay

By: Natalie Runion
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An honest exploration of disappointment with the Church, Raised to Stay is for anyone weary of God’s people but longing to keep their faith in God.

God might seem silent right now. God’s people might seem not worth the wounds. But hold on as Natalie Runion embarks on a journey for all who are wandering, wondering, and wrestling. Together, we will move toward trusting God again, knowing that even though Christian community may fail us, the love of God never fails.

When we say yes to God, we don’t say yes to church politics, ladder climbing, or burnout. We say yes to Jesus. We say yes to hope. We say yes to much that we can still embrace. Through honest words and deeply personal story, Runion challenges us to be part of a generation known for the passionate pursuit of Christ. To be remembered for loving one another, forgiving one another, and persevering with one another in our hunger for God.

©2023 Natalie Runion (P)2023 One Audiobooks Christian Living Christianity Church & Church Leadership Ministry & Evangelism Spiritual Growth

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Fantastic book. Her authenticity and honesty about her journey and battle to stay is a wonderful reminder: it isn’t over. And in the end may we all say: “I’m still here.”

Honest and transparent; biblical

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The personal testimony of God’s healing for the brokenhearted is moving. God’s purpose for us is not finished because we have experienced hurt. We need to keep going, we are Raised to Stay.

We have purpose

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Thank you, Natalie, for being so open and vulnerable to share the hard things about your story to encourage the rest of us who are holding on and have held on despite wanting to walk away, because at times, that seems easier! We are living in a generation that desires Jesus, not man made rules and regulations. Perfectionism has hindered so many striving to achieve goodness when in reality, no one is perfect, and we will never be!People need hope. People need Jesus! Jesus at the Center of It All! :)

Our Hope is in Jesus!!

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absolutely have enjoyed this book and are continuing to recommend it to friends. I feel so heard and understood. but, also challenged! highly recommend.

MUCH NEEDED!

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Have you been hurt by the church, leadership done you wrong? You wanna quit and run?
In Raised To Stay Natalie gives you all the reasons to not give up, her testimony alone will inspire you to dig a little deeper
No she’s not telling you to stay in an abusive/toxic environment but she is telling you to stay with Jesus!
She walks you through forgiveness, healing and finding strength to stay!
It’s been a powerful tool in my own healing journey! Let it be yours too!

Church Hurt? Leadership Pains? THIS IS FOR YOU!

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so good. every Christian needs the reminders here, whether they're in formal ministry or not

powerful for every Christian

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A well, thought out and well written book to overcome church hurt. A beautiful story of what God can do in spite of the messiness of being the body of Christ.

Free from church hurt!

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What an encouragement this book has been. 20 years in ministry, many reasons to leave…but I could never leave Jesus. A sabbatical and still on my restoration journey…this book and Natalie’s story has made me feel not only seen but that a complete stranger is the mentor I have been seeking. Thank you for staying Natalie.

Tired but staying

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Simply amazing, anointed and NEEDED‼️Natalie has given language to broken believers all over the world.

Beautiful read

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I loved the book. I like so many others have been hurt by my own church. I felt I was the only one to suffer these injustices. My hurt remains but it doesn't matter more. I didn't quit. Thank you for a well written book.

A story that needed to be written

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