Connections Pastor

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About Us: Antrim BIC Church, established in 1884, is a vibrant, multi-generational community with a deep love for God’s Word and one another. With an average Sunday attendance of around 600, we’re a reputed company-sized church that feels personal and connected thanks to our strong culture of community—fostered through Sunday School, Life Groups, and other relational ministries. We are deeply invested in our local community and are committed to the mission: making disciples who reputed company disciples. 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