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His work as a pastor carried the formal title of parson, and his writing extended his presence beyond any single congregation.\n\nAt some point in his career, Harris pursued formal education at Regent College. That academic experience added an institutional dimension to his background as both a writer and a church leader, giving him training that ran alongside his practical work in ministry and writing.\n\nHarris is now a former Evangelical Christian pastor rather than an active one, marking a clear change in his professional identity. The description of him as \"former\" is the most specific note the record offers about where his career ultimately landed. 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Describe in detail what it looks like for you to fight – and win – these battles.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":48,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":49},{},[],{"id":117,"quote_text":118,"author_id":5,"source_id":75,"has_image":76,"author":119,"source":120,"quote_tag":121,"commentary":49},3171643,"Instead of rushing foolishly into a marriage because of impatience or one day looking back at our season of singleness with regret, let’s commit to using our singleness to its fullest potential. Singleness is a gift. Let’s rejoice in it and enjoy its opportunities today. 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