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On Being a Servant of God

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This book is ideally suited for younger ministers or more experienced pastors who recognize their limits and their need for wisdom. I can hardly imagine any preacher, young or old, who would not benefit from reading this short book. Dr. Wiersbe gives us "down-to-earth" nuts and bolts type teaching here rather than the obscure ramblings so common in many handbooks and textbooks. While reading this book, I felt like I was "sitting down across a log" with a seasoned pastor, who gave me advice on everything from humor to finances to facing opposition. I kept my highlighter handy so I can refer back to this volume frequently. This is the type resource I NEED!

Wiersbe's book is a gem for the pastor and layperson. As mentioned in an earlier review, you will feel as if Wiersbe is right there beside you when reading the book. The conversational tone of the book makes it enjoyable to read.

Wiersbe also presents many excellent points, some of which are:

1. A sense of humor is necessary for the ministry.
2. Let books enrich your life and ministry.
3. The joy and fear of the Lord frees us from the fear of
people.
4. Our loyaly to the Lord is reflected in how we treat
others.
5. Do not fret about the future, for it belongs to God!
6. Do not let the devil get a stronghold in your life.
7. Our service should be based on obedience, not feelings.

All in all, an excellent and highly recommended read!

I was doing some research for a book project and found that this book by Wiersbe was often quoted. So, I picked up the book for myself and soon found out why it was so popular among pastors and lay leaders.

Weirsbe delivers a warm, easy-to-read primer on following God. The Christian life is really about sacrifice and service. Why are we here? For ourselves or to glorify our God?

Whether you're a pastor or a plumber, a songleader or a salesman, this is a great book to read if you're heart's desire is to be a servant of God.

From advice on leaving a ministry to encouragement to those entering the ministry, this book provides helpful advice for the pastor. Even the layman who seeks involvement in the church will learn powerful lessons from this book. This book is a "must read" for every pastor or Christian worker.

I purchased a dozen for the leaders in my church. I have been through it at least 3 times and am totally confident that it will be extremly helpful to others.

Frankly, this book (along with "The Dynamics of Pastoral Care" by David W. Wiersbe) should be a textbook on the "how-to" of ministering to people. These two books, though similar in some ways, do not copy or repeat one another causing either to become boring. Reading these was like having mentors sit & instruct without the pushiness seen in some leaders - which makes you want to go out & do your best. Definitely a book to have in your personal library!

An Excellent Experiential Theology of Servant hood by Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe

Here are three nuggets of enlightenment:

"Ministry takes place when divine resources meet human needs through loving channels to the glory of God "

God doesn't want us to have "ministry by imitation". He wants "ministry by incarnation" what Paul wrote about in Philippians 2:13 "For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure".

"To consider persons and events and situations only in the light of their effect upon myself is to live on the doorstep of hell"

Wiersbe is right on in this book. Anyone who is involved in ministry needs to read this book.

As an experienced Minister, Warren Wiersbe shares the true significance of this greatest of all callings. The 30 "chats" are a must read for all who would seek to serve God.

"On being a servant" is mainly "On being a leader" readers are leaders, and this book has accomplished its goal. I highly recommend the book. The pieces of the puzzle of leadership in service are presented in an elegant style. The author has had his share of bumps and bruises in life. Had he not, the prudence he has exposed of God's wisdom would not be so plentiful. "On being a servant" could have easily have been titled, "Blueprint to (pros) leadership. Ron Lopez