HTB's Archie Coates: Church leaders need to look in the mirror
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The wider church leadership is currently sullied with allegations and scandals, so this year’s Leadership Conference LC24 comes at a very pivotal time. Ahead of the the Conference we find out what the church needs to start doing. Reverend Archie Coates spoke to Premier's Esther Higham.
Released on 10 Apr 2024
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