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General Conference 2004 Video: Igniting Ministry

Mike McCurry/Baltimore/Washington Conference: "We need to remind the world of who we are and who we can be."

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Mike Wacht/Florida Conference: "There are ways to fund Igniting Ministry if we will make evangelism a priority."

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Brad Laurvick/Rocky Mountain Conference: "We need to preach open hearts, open minds, open doors until we have open hearts, open minds, open doors."

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