Why have people stayed away from church since Covid, and how can we get them back? Covid was a great opportunity for both God and the devil. There were wonderful outreach opportunities that came out of the Covid era, but there was also disconnection and disruption. Pastor Mike reminds us what the Bible says about meeting together.
Why Did People Leave Church After Covid?

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- August 27, 2026
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Pastor Mike Novotny
Pastor Mike Novotny has served God’s people in full-time ministry since 2007 in Madison and currently at The CORE in Appleton, Wisconsin. He also serves as the lead speaker for Time of Grace, where he shares the good news about Jesus through television, radio, print, and online platforms. Mike loves seeing people grasp the depth of God’s amazing grace and unstoppable mercy. His wife continues to love him (despite plenty of reasons not to), and his two daughters open his eyes to the love of God for every Christian. When not talking about Jesus or dating his wife/girls, Mike loves playing soccer, running, and reading.“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8).
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