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Sam Rainer

Sam Rainer is the lead pastor of West Bradenton Baptist Church in Bradenton, Florida and also serves as president of Church Answers.

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August 23, 2022 0

Does Your Church Truly Embrace Children or Merely Tolerate Them?

Sam Rainer says that families visiting your church know instinctively whether you sincerely welcome the presence of their children or just tolerate them. He outlines…

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