About this episode

Pastor Darin Garton reflects on his 45 years in ministry and announces his retirement from NorthWoods Church.

After 45 years in ministry and nearly a decade serving at NorthWoods, Pastor Darin Garton announces his retirement from vocational ministry. In this episode of the NorthWoods Church Matters podcast, Pastor Bobby sits down with Darin to reflect on God's faithfulness through decades of ministry, church planting, discipleship, leadership, and the recent NorthWoods building project. Darin shares why now feels like the right season to step away, what he and Stacy are looking forward to in retirement, and how the Lord has guided their family through this decision. Bobby also shares personal encouragement and gratitude for Darin's friendship, wisdom, and faithful service to NorthWoods Church.

People in this episode

Host: Bobby

Guest: Darin Garton

Topics covered

• retirement
• ministry
• faithfulness
• leadership
• church planting
• discipleship

Keywords

• retirement
• ministry
• Darin Garton
• NorthWoods Church
• leadership
• faithfulness
• church planting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NorthWoods Church

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