In the third of a three-part report, singer Amy Grant and others detail the many changes the institution has undergone in recent years, including a name change and a loss of reputation, under the direction of its current leader.
When Shawn Mathis took over leadership of the Central Church of Christ in 2019, he spoke like a successful businessman who planned to bring a more business-like approach to the nearly century-old Nashville institution.
“I expect a return on mission,” he said in a public address. “Money that is distributed without purpose is foolish spending.”…