In the Name of Jesus : Reflections on Christian Leadership
Author: Henri Nouwen
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Reflections on ministry and Christian leadership by one of our greatest modern spiritual writers.
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Categories: Church & Leadership, Leadership
Tags: Christian life and practice, Henri Nouwen
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Weight | 0.131 kg |
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Dimensions | 21.7 × 13.7 × .7 cm |
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