Preparing the Pastors We Need: Reclaiming the Congregation's Role in Training Clergy
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2012.
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English
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9781566996099
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Rev. George A. Mason., & Rev. George A. Mason|AUTHOR. (2012). Preparing the Pastors We Need: Reclaiming the Congregation's Role in Training Clergy . Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Rev. George A. Mason and Rev. George A. Mason|AUTHOR. 2012. Preparing the Pastors We Need: Reclaiming the Congregation's Role in Training Clergy. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Rev. George A. Mason and Rev. George A. Mason|AUTHOR. Preparing the Pastors We Need: Reclaiming the Congregation's Role in Training Clergy Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Rev. George A. Mason, and Rev. George A. Mason|AUTHOR. Preparing the Pastors We Need: Reclaiming the Congregation's Role in Training Clergy Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2012.
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