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GBC annual meeting to focus on encouragement, resourcing

Georgia Baptist Convention President Robby Foster, pastor of Northside Baptist Church in Valdosta, addresses the GBC Executive Committee Sept. 19 in Duluth. SCOTT BARKLEY/Index

Posted Thursday, October 24, 2019 12:31 pm

Scott Barkley

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GBC annual meeting to focus on encouragement, resourcing

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