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2024 Christian Leaders of the Future

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MCL’s 2023 Christian Leaders of the Year

By Katie Eubanks Ginn For the fifth year in a row, MCL has asked for nominations for Christian Leaders of the Year, servant leaders in Mississippi who embody the character of Christ. Nominations...
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Cover Story – Ben and Cammie Derrick’s ‘obedience whirlwind’

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