Gerald Coates (1944-2022): A true pioneer
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Billy Kennedy2022-04-04T08:26:00
The founder of the Pioneer network of churches and March for Jesus, Gerald Coates, has died at the age of 78. Billy Kennedy, who succeeded him in heading up Pioneer pays tribute to the prophetic leader
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