Presbyterian Mission Agency Board concludes its Fall 2016 meeting
LOUISVILLE (PNS) – The Presbyterian Mission Agency Board (PMAB) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) concluded its Fall 2016 meeting that featured a new..
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