The Contemplative Pastor

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Paperback 1993-10-22

Challenging, biblically-based insights that get back to the basics of what it is to be a pastor. Eugene Peterson offers words of wisdom and refreshment for pastors caught in the busyness of preaching, teaching, and running a church. 192 pages, from Eerdmans.

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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, 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.

Koorong Code62269

ISBN0802801145

EAN9780802801142

Pages192

DepartmentAcademic

CategoryLeadership

Sub-CategoryChurch Leadership

PublisherEerdmans

Publication DateOct 1993

Dimensions15 x 152 x 228mm

Weight0.209kg

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08/21/24

A must-read for all pastors

In this book, Peterson addresses the art of spiritual direction. He believes that a pastor should be Unbusy, Subversive and Apocalyptic. Unbusy, so that he can pray, preach, and listen to people with an “unhurried leisure”; Subversive, in that he undermines the “kingdom of self” and establishes the kingdom of God; Apocalyptic, in that he communica...Read More

tes the urgencies of God and the realities of the coming kingdom, as John did in his apocalypse a.k.a. Revelation. In my opinion, a must-read for all pastors. Read Less

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11/20/18

Profound reading

"I am busy because I am vain. I want to appear important. Significant. What better way than to be busy? The incredible hours, the crowded schedule, and the heavy demands on my time are proof to myself--and to all who will notice--that I am important." (p.18)\r\n\r\nEugene Peterson is an excellent writer. He was a solo pastor for a small(ish) congr...Read More

egation for about 2 decades which makes him a seasoned and insightful pastor. This is evident from many of his books that bleed mature wisdom. The Contemplative Pastor is no exception. This short (171 pages) book is filled with profound insights.\r\n\r\nThe aim of this book is to persuade pastors to return to the art of Spiritual Direction. It follows a simple digestible and easy to read methodology to achieve this end. \r\n\r\nHere's my recommendation: The Contemplative Pastor is a must read for new baby pastors (like me). One of the major strengths of this book is that it plunges us out of our slavery to business models to 'run' a church as a business. It clearly demonstrates that pastors are meant to be people of the word, prayer and teaching. Highly recommended.\r\n\r\nSo buy it, read it and then give it to someone else.\r\n\r\nDisclaimer: This review first appeared on my blog (https:thereadingrevd.wordpress.com)\r\n Read Less

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