David F. Wells Quotes

What is to be gained if we are so intent in reaching out to the unchurched that we then unchurch the reached?

David F. Wells

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• What is to be gained if we are so intent in reaching out to the unchurched that we then unchurch the reached?

  

  David F. Wells
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  • Unchurch