INTRODUCTION
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he document We Share Identity, Mission, Message, and Beliefs was introduced to the church in 2009 by this statement : This document is the result of a collaborative effort among representatives of the worldwide church and church leaders. The Expanded World Church Leadership Council, various World Church leaders, teams, and many other individuals have contributed to its contents. We expect this paper will play a major role in guiding the church in the years ahead. It provides a foundation on which we will build classes, sermons, ministry models, resources, small-group
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