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Prodigal churches: Should associations discipline, disciple or discern?

By Filings on Mon, 05/06/24
Church & Ministry
Local Church Autonomy
Baptist Associations
SBC

“In this time when Baptists in our tradition are thinking more about who is and is not in friendly cooperation, Baptist associations must have a proactive, positive response.” - The Baptist Paper

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