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Dr. Rutland has been married to his wife Alison for more than 50 years now. They reside in the greater Atlanta area. For more information about Dr. Rutland please visit DrMarkRutland.com. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2f409af80cc80001df932b/c9471c02-4f9d-4a94-a9e2-78006551a663/385292408_1385510782361130_8747168075352093267_n.jpg Ministers - Darrell Turner J. Darrell Turner is a Missionary Evangelist who has been preaching the Gospel in overseas crusades and meetings here in the U.S. since 1980. He has been in fifty-three countries, planting churches, opening Bible training schools, and caring for poor widows and children around the globe, always counting it an honor for Christ. He is the President of River of Life International and Hineni O’ Israel. He is also a husband, Father, and grandfather. 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