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Bishop Devadhar's 2015-16 reading list
June 18, 2015
Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar recommended these four books to clergy and laity during his 2015 Episcopal Address.
“Churchless: Understanding Today’s Unchurched and How to Connect with Them”
by George Barna and David Kinnaman.
“40 Days with the Holy Spirit: Fresh Air for Every Day”
by Jack Levison
“Celebrating God’s Love: Living into Christian Unity and Interreligious Relationships”
by Don Messer
“Foundations: An Introduction to Christian Practices”
by Phil Maynard
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