Barry Kissell (1938-2022): Joy-filled maverick, prophetic trailblazer and leader of leaders
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Greg Downes2022-11-18T09:34:00
New Zealand born Barry Kissell played a key role in the UK’s charismatic movement for over 40 years, bringing prophetic challenge and encouraging a new generation of leaders. Greg Downes remembers him
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