God’s Design for the Local Church and the Life of the Believer
Seven Commitments Church Members Make
Seven Commitments Church Members Make By Scott Hurst • September 8, 2025 • God’s Design for the Local Church and
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Scott Hurst
Scott Hurst pastors at Northminster Baptist Church in Toronto. He enjoys sports, books, and spending time with his wife and their two boys. Keep up with his writing at Write to Understand.
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