Introduction to Widening the Circle: Experiments in Christian Discipleship
by Ched Myers
Ed. by J. Shenk, Harrisonburg, PA: Herald Press.
Full Article: Introduction to Widening the Circle: Experiments in Christian Discipleship SKU: 11-3-F
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