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A Reflection from CONVO XI - The Christian Recorder

A Reflection from CONVO XI Dr. Brandon A. A. J. Davis, Contributing Columnist Attending CONVO XI was an experience and privilege I’ve yet to enjoy before. It was a new learning experience to see the connectional work preparing the laity and clergy for the pending and forthcoming legislation to be presented at the General Conference […]

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