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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
McNeal, Reggie.
A work of heart: understanding how God shapes spiritual leaders / Reggie McNeal. Updated ed.
p. cm. (Jossey-Bass Leadership network series; 60)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-118-10318-0 (hardback); 978-1-118-16027-5 (ebk); 978-1-118-16028-2 (ebk);
978-1-118-16029-9 (ebk)
1. Christian leadership. I. Title.
BV652.1.M433 2011
248.892dc23
2011025734
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