Books for ministry

Cover Story in the October 15, 2014 issue

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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