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- ↑ "PA-S. Jersey - Baptist Resource Network of Pennsylvania-South Jersey". Southern Baptist Convention. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ↑ "Baptist Convention of Pennsylvania-South Jersey Annuals". Southern Baptist Historical Library & Archives. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ↑ Willoughby, Karen L. (November 19, 2013). "Penn-Jersey Bapt. Exec: 'Change is Coming'". Baptist Press. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ↑ Mays, Macala (October 24, 2024). "State Meetings: Pennsylvania-South Jersey". Baptist Press. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
