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This pastor gave permission to take this letter to the Jesus Creed blog. So, what is your advice and wisdom?<\/i><\/p>\n

Hi Scot,<\/p>\n

\u00a0I\u2019m a pastor near Minneapolis.\u00a0 I have a question that I\u2019m wondering if you could give me some insight on.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

God has been doing wonderful work in bringing many young unmarried couples with children to our church.\u00a0 They are connecting here.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

And when asked, I have chosen to baptize their children.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

A leader in the church recently challenged my decision to baptize children of couples who are living together. <\/p>\n

Any help you might be able to give me would be appreciated.\u00a0 Thank you.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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