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Final Reflections from the Netherlands 2017

I have uploaded my paper here which was submitted to PTS for the class "The Church Amidst Secularization". It was a great trip and if folks have questions or would like to see a presentation, please contact me. Thank you all for following my journey.

Peace to you,
Ryan

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  1. UnknownJune 15, 2017 at 12:43 AM

    Dear Ryan, through your professor we received your paper. Thank you so much for your reflections. We are impressed and even a bit embarrassed by your analysis and positive evaluation of Nijkleaster's journey. I don't have your e-mail address, but through this way I would like to ask you whether we may use your paper and perhaps publish it on our website? Shalom, rev. Hinne Wagenaar

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