Peterson, who has been gaining a growing reputation as a "pastor's pastor", speaks words of wisdom and refreshment for pastors caught in the busy-ness of preaching, teaching, and "running the church". Chapters include poetic reflections on the Beatitudes, advice on spiritual direction "between Sundays", and the language of prayer.
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Peterson, now retired, was for many years James M. Houston Professor of Spiritual Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. He also served as founding pastor of Christ Our King Presbyterian Church in Bel Air, Maryland. In addition to his widely acclaimed paraphrase of the Bible, The Message (NavPress), he has written many other books.
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Eugene Petersons reflections on the struggle of Christian ministry touched cords in my heart. The pain, the joy, the doubts and fears are explored as if we were talking with a fellow worker in the vineyard.
I wish I had read this book before entering ministry. Some of the dark times would not a felt so dark knowing that another had asked the same questions.
Practical, interesting and a refreshing book to read.
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The Contemplative Pastor - the first book I have read by Eugene Peterson - is a helpful study not in sermon preparation or church growth strategies or qualifications for eldership (the kind of stuff I usually read), but on the pastor's heart and the pastoral art.
Peterson describes the term "pastor" with three unusual adjectives: un-busy, subversive, and apocalyptic (a chapter is devoted to each term), and then charts a course for shepherding people in the mundane.
Peterson's poetry is sprinkled through the book, concluding with numerous poems at the end. Unfortunately, his poetry is not all that good. To me, it just seemed like the throwing together of pretty words without much rhyme or reason.
But there are some jewels to be mined here - especially Peterson's job description for the un-busy pastor who devotes his time to prayer, bringing messages from God, and listening to his people, his meditation on "the middle voice" in relation to prayer, and his chapter "The Ministry of Small Talk."
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If you are a pastor, thinking of going in to the ministry, seminary student etc. BUY THIS BOOK! Peterson's insights are just exactly what I needed someone to tell me 15 years ago when I entered the ministry. This is part of three or four books Peterson has written for pastors and if they have only half of the depth of this one they are all super. Peterson's books to pastors all have cumbersome titles but buy 'em, they're great. Worthy reading! The others are: 'Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work' 'Under the Unpredictable Plant' 'Working the Angles' Check this great pastor's pastor out. You will not be disappointed!
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It will challenge you to live and pastor differently right where you are at. Every one in ministry should read this book.
Published 3 months ago by Christie Walker
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A must read for all pastors.
This is a book is a lifeline to pastors. Peterson is definitely a Pastor to Pastors. His words of wisdom cut and heal at the same time. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mark L. Taylor
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It is easy, when reading a book, to "fall in love"with an author or the concepts he or she discusses in it. With most books, the ardour often dissipates within days of the reading. Read more
Published 6 months ago by NormP
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A Great Book on Being a Pastor
Eugene writes a wonderful reminder to all of us on what it means to be a pastor. This book is one of those that was assigned to me in Seminary and which i have found myself reading... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Bror Erickson
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For Pastors who takes their vocation seriously!
The role and responsibility of the pastor is seriously being challenged by sincere thinkers in the Faith Community. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Michael
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Great Resource
As a young pastor, this is a great description/reminder of what being a pastor is really about. Peterson has a wealth of experience and freely shares it.
Published 8 months ago by mr_ayres
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Refreshing
As a Youth & Young Adult pastor for 7 years this puts words to the longing in my heart. I think this book captures the essence of being a Shepherd of God's people.
Published 11 months ago by Nate Streed
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The Contemplative Pastor
The Contemplative Pastor written by Eugene Peterson and published in 1989 is a must read for all pastors. It is a call for us to become more effective in our ministrys. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Pastor John
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Text for Commissioned Lay Pastors (New Castle Presbytery) PC(USA)
This book is being used as a text in Pastoral Care class for Commissioned Lay Pastor students and graduates of New Castle Presbytery - PC(USA). Read more
Published on May 9, 2011 by Carole A. Miles
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- Holy the Firm by Annie Dillard on page 70, and page 75
- Moby Dick (Bibliotheque Des Grands Classiques)(Illustrated) (French Edition) by Melville on page 24
- Moby Dick (Usborne classics) by Herman Melville on page 24
- Moby Dick (Folio (Domaine Public)) (French Edition) by Herman Melville on page 24
- The Diary of a Country Priest: A Novel by Georges Bernanos in Front Matter
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- Spiritual Preparation for Christian Leadership by E. Glen Hinson on page 168, and Back Matter
- Living by the Fruit of the Spirit by Don M. Aycock in Back Matter
- Sacred Companions: The Gift of Spiritual Friendship and Direction by David G. Benner in Back Matter
- Impact: Student Ministry That Will Transform A Generation (Truth Quest) by Steven Patty on page 32
- Living the Message: Daily Reflections with Eugene Peterson by Eugene H. Peterson in Back Matter
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