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Conference of Presidents spring meeting

The Conference of Presidents (COP) met for its spring meetingā€¦
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Women in world mission fields gather for support and encouragement

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Moments with Missionaries – Howard Mohlke

Missionaries Howie Mohlke and Jake Vilhauer recently traveledā€¦
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God through his people makes ministry happen

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A spring break of service and growth

From March 14 to March 18, 2026, 16 college students from WELSā€¦
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French connects them. The gospel unites us.

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Godā€™s work in Ukraine continues

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