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SBC calendar to honor Georgia slave who became first Baptist missionary

Freed slave George Liele is increasingly recognized among Southern Baptists for his pioneering church planting and missions efforts. Screen capture from NAAF video

Posted Monday, February 24, 2020 8:43 am

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Black History Month, history, missions, slavery

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SBC calendar to honor Georgia slave who became first Baptist missionary

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