In the News ... "Mormon leader touts missions"

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•Permian grad says young missionaries a key element in church’s growth

By Bob Campbell, Reporter
• Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - As president of the regional Odessa Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Christopher Steven “Chris” Vore says the crux of his role is to bring as many people as possible to faith in Jesus.

Like all Mormon leaders taking no money from the church, he supervises 15 congregations with a total membership of 4,000 at six church buildings here and in Midland, Andrews, Big Spring and Big Lake ...

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