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“I recognize that not all of us may have the same abilities and talents in sharing the gospel. But I want to keep the heat on all of us for getting the good news out there.”

Quote by Mark Dever

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Mark Dever, born on August 28, 1960, is a prominent pastor known for his extensive experience in theological education and church leadership. He is widely regarded as one of the leading figures in 21st-century evangelical theology. more

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