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The Trellis and the Vine with Graham Daniels

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The Trellis and the Vine with Graham Daniels
Gavin Smith
Nov 13, 2025
Church Management is Vital for Spreading the Gospel

The Trellis and the Vine with Graham Daniels

Listen in as Gavin and Graham talk about working as a team, the importance of administration but most of all the importance of keeping the gospel central.

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