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As the spiritual leaders of the local church, pastors can adjust the prayer climate of their...
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Posted by Staff | Jan 11, 2025 | CP Prayer Focus, Feature
Each year, Oklahoma Baptists produce a Cooperative Program (CP) Missionary Prayer Guide, which...
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CP Prayer Focus: Missionaries share Christ in South Asia
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DR Assists Flooding Response in Wisconsin
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