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Bob Wolfe

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and was threatening to jump, but Wolfe was called in and successfully counselled the young man back to safety. A few weeks later,
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presented him with a citation of bravery for his role in defusing the situation. He used his acceptance speech to criticize the
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for its refusal to print an advertisement for the church; the reaction to his announcement led the
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In January 1974, he became noted for talking a young man out of committing
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Wolfe stepped down as pastor of MCC Toronto in 1978, and was succeeded by
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to reverse its decision and print the advertisement the following day.
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This biography of a United States religious figure is a
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