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Pastor barred from returning to the U.S. works to lead his congregation from afar

NPR | By Aleja Hertzler-McCain
Published September 29, 2026 at 4:47 AM EDT

Pastoring is an intense job. But what happens when a pastor is stuck thousands of miles away from his church –- with no hope of returning anytime soon?

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Aleja Hertzler-McCain