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David Ritsema is the pastor of Oak Knoll Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Tx. Born December 21, 1977 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is the graduate of East Texas Baptist University and George W. Truett Theological Seminary. He is currently working on an advanced program in New Testament at B. H. Carroll Theological institute. He can be reached at davidritsema@gmail.com.

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