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‘Moving scene’: Church revival leads to salvation of pastor’s son

The revival services resulted in five people responding to the gospel, three additional individuals added to the church, and many believers resolving to have a closer walk with God. One particular decision stood out to the church's pastor.
  • October 19, 2024
  • Georgia's The Christian Index
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Pastor John Thompson prays with his son, Bryant, who made his public profession of faith during the church’s revival.
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‘Moving scene’: Church revival leads to salvation of pastor’s son

John Thompson, pastor of Choestoe Baptist Church in the high hills of Blairsville, North Georgia, recently held a revival meeting in his church with evangelist Keith Fordham.

The church was ready for revival and the services resulted in five people responding to the gospel, three additional individuals added to the church, and many believers resolving to have a closer walk with God.

But there was one particular decision that stood out that week to Pastor Thompson.

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EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was written by J. Gerald Harris and originally published by the Christian Index.

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