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- ↑ "Dr. Owen Strachan - Provost and Research Professor of Theology". Grace Bible Theological Seminary. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ↑ "Owen Strachan Appointed President of CBMW". Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. 12 May 2014. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
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- ↑ Roach, David (13 July 2016). "Trinity issue not tied to CBMW pres. resignation". Baptist Press . Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ↑ Giatti, Ian M. (3 October 2023). "Author, theology professor Owen Strachan says feminism, 'wokeness' behind cultural 'war on men'". Christian Post . Retrieved 24 January 2024.
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