Abbotess Bonnie Myotai Treace : Zen Mountain Monastery - Mt. Tremper, NY
"I think in community we share that strength."
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James Bottinger : Mahattan Baptist Church - Tampa, FL
"They're very open-minded here."
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Dr. Preston Bailey : Mahattan Baptist Church - Tampa, FL
"In order to grow spiritually you need a church family."
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Mae Bannister : Greater Mt. Zion AME - St. Petersburg, FL
"You have to struggle to change."
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Chris Figaretti : The Vineyard Church - Wheeling, WV
"Congregational life is essential to spiritual health."
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Rev. Kathleen Chesson : First Christian Church - Falls Church, VA
"When somebody becomes a member, they're responsible--one to another."
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Elijah Gilbert, Jr. : Greater Mt. Zion AME - St. Petersburg, FL
"We embrace change."
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James Bottinger : Mahattan Baptist Church - Tampa, FL
"We really don't put any type of criteria on our congregation--they come as they feel comfortable."
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Jordan Campbell : Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Bellevue, WA
"I believe that the congregation is a necessity to worshipping."
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Abbot John Daido Loori : Zen Mountain Monastery - Mt. Tremper, NY
"I think that vow ... is a driving force."
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