Although Henri died in 1996, he remains one of the most influential spiritual writers of our time. With an extraordinary ability to reach audiences from every denominational, cultural and political persuasion, his books continue to inspire and encourage those who seek to live a spiritual life.

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Compassion, Christian Leadership, Loneliness, Ministry, Nouwen Classic, Pastoral Care, Pastoral Theology Henri Nouwen Society Compassion, Christian Leadership, Loneliness, Ministry, Nouwen Classic, Pastoral Care, Pastoral Theology Henri Nouwen Society

The Wounded Healer

A hope-filled and profoundly simple book that speaks directly to those who want to be of service in their church or community, but have found the traditional ways often threatening and ineffective.

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Christian Leadership, Contemplation, Ministry, Prayer, Spiritual Life, Low Self-esteem, Secularization, God's Heart, God's First Love, Contemplative Prayer, Individualism, Mutuality, Forgiveness, Confession, Living in the Body, Carnality, Power, Powerlessness, Maturity, Downward Mobility, the Church of the Future, Theological Education, L'Arche, Bill van Buren Henri Nouwen Society Christian Leadership, Contemplation, Ministry, Prayer, Spiritual Life, Low Self-esteem, Secularization, God's Heart, God's First Love, Contemplative Prayer, Individualism, Mutuality, Forgiveness, Confession, Living in the Body, Carnality, Power, Powerlessness, Maturity, Downward Mobility, the Church of the Future, Theological Education, L'Arche, Bill van Buren Henri Nouwen Society

In the Name of Jesus

A loving and searingly insightful vision of Christian leadership, this bestseller inspires us to put aside our desire to be powerful and relevant and to stand simply in our unadorned, vulnerable selves, open to giving and receiving love.

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