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Estates: Growing leaders and communities with Ash Barker

Ash Barker, who leads ‘Seedbeds’ talks with Helen Shannon about his life time in urban mission here in the UK and abroad.

By Ash Barker and Helen ShannonOctober 2021

Presented by The Gregory Centre for Church Multiplication

Resources:

Ash mentions two books, one by his wife, Anji and his own:

Missionary: Not Just a Position – Anji Barker: Amazon link

Risky Compassion – Ash Barker: Amazon link

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