2021 Conference KeynotesTheology

Why We Exist

Taken from the Theology Matters conference of 2021.

Lorenzo Small
Lorenzo Small
Lorenzo Small
Lorenzo Small
The Reverend Lorenzo R. Small, Sr. is Lead Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Battle Creek, Michigan.
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