Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor: The Life and Reflections of Tom Carson

<p><strong>The Triumphs and Trials of an Ordinary Pastor During a Forgotten Era of Church History</strong></p> <p>D. A. Carson&rsquo;s father was a pioneering church-planter and pastor in Quebec. He ministered during a transformative era for French Canada, navigating the harsh realities of persecution and imprisonment faced by Baptist ministers, and ultimately witnessing the spectacular growth and revival in the 1970s.&nbsp;</p> <p>Through Tom Carson&rsquo;s journals and written prayers, along with the narrative and historical background provided by his son, readers gain a firsthand account of the life of an ordinary pastor during a pivotal era in North American church history. With words that will ring true for every person who has devoted themselves to the Lord&rsquo;s work, this unique book serves to remind readers that though the sacrifices of serving God are great, the sweetness of living a faithful, obedient life is greater still.</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Biographical:</strong> Includes journal entries, written prayers, and the narrative and historical context of Tom Carson&rsquo;s life</li> <li> <strong>An Unexplored Narrative:</strong> This story and era are largely unfamiliar to many in the English-speaking world</li> <li> <strong>Written by D. A. Carson:</strong> Tom Carson&rsquo;s son, cofounder and theologian-at-large of the Gospel Coalition, and author or editor of nearly 200 books</li> <li><strong>Replaces ISBN 978-1-4335-0199-9</strong></li> </ul>Read less