McMahon, T.A.

A Critique of Rick Warren's The Purpose-Driven Life (Part 1)

January 1, 2005

The critique is available in its entirety on our website by clicking on this link: Purpose-Driven Critique Generally speaking, The Purpose-Driven Life is a pastor’s dream. Rick Warren issues exhortations that most pastors rarely challenge their congregations with, but with which most pastors would very much like to have their...Read more

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