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This 11-session series on the Gospel of Matthew is perfect for personal or group study. Pre-order copies at shiell@fbcknox.org. Available online at www.helwys.com
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This 11-session series on the Gospel of Matthew is perfect for personal or group study. Pre-order copies at shiell@fbcknox.org. Available online at www.helwys.com
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- My wife, Kelly, and I have two sons, Parker and Drake. We live in Knoxville, Tennessee, where I serve as the senior pastor of First Baptist Church in downtown Knoxville.
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