George Verwer: 'My first message isn't missions. It's Jesus'
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Andy Walton2023-04-17T09:00:00
George Verwer travelled the world and the organisation he founded is still touching hundreds of thousands of lives. But when Premier Christianity caught up with him, the evangelist revealed that despite his passion for mission, he still struggles with doubt
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