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Books for ministry

Cover Story in the October 15, 2014 issue
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What are the best books for ministry written in the 21st century? We asked seven pastors to pick their favorites:

Brian McLaren

Becca Stevens

Otis Moss III

April Yamasaki

Ayanna Johnson Watkins

Carol Howard Merritt

Bradley N. Hill

This review appears in the October 15, 2014 issue.

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