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Growth leads to more mileage for Abilene pastor, new property for the church

Pastor Brad Whitt welcomes members and guests to Abilene Baptist Chruch's annual Christmas program featuring the Singing Tree. RICHARD THOMPSON/Special

Posted Wednesday, January 22, 2020 2:32 pm

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Growth leads to more mileage for Abilene pastor, new property for the church

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