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Latino church conference draws 200 people to Riverdale, Ga. on Saturday

Posted Monday, October 4, 2021 3:26 pm

The Christian Index

RIVERDALE, Ga. -- A Latino church strengthening conference on Saturday drew 200 hundred people to Iglesia Bautista Victoria En Cristo in Riverdale, Ga.

Guest preacher Romon Osorio shared tips that pastors and lay leaders could use in their churches in an encouraging and practical biblical message looking at 11 desires of Jesus for your church.

Breakout sessions covered a wide range of topics, including evangelism, missions, student ministry, discipleship, music and ladies ministry.

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Iglesia Bautista Victoria En Cristo, Latino Church Strengthening Conference, Riverdale, Romon Osorio

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