Peterson held me spell bound for the last couple of weeks. Home; Activity; Members 1; Description. My favorite from Peterson (so far, and I have loved all of what I've read from him previously). This book is a treasure and for the church. In a world of competition and continual striving for better, faster, stronger- especially in the world of ministry- this book was a breath of fresh air. Reading Petersen’s memoir I was sweetly reminded of that desire as that is the essence of this book. I will be taking this man on my journey. In his memoir, The Pastor, Eugene Peterson captures this enigmatic character[3] when he writes: “I can’t imagine now not being a pastor. I wish every pastor would read and consider how Pete. File Size: 809 Kb. He shares both wisdom and pitfalls - teaching from both his head and his heart. I loved this book and I love Peterson as a thinker about the pastoral task. Language: ENG. ISBN: 9781631466878 Format: … My favorite from Peterson (so far, and I have loved all of what I've read from him previously). The moment I heard of this one, I knew I had to pick it up, and boy, I'm glad I did. This book is enthralling. Reading Petersen’s memoir I was sweetly reminded of that desire as that is the essence of this book. Peterson’s deep, rich, and Spirit-empowered description of pastoral ministry is not what I was looking for starting out in ministry. 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This memoir is about his time as a pastor describing the ups and downs of ministry in a candid yet hopeful way. It concludes with his reflection of what it all means. Praying the Message of Jesus: A Year of Thoughts and Prayers from the Gospels. Confused about your own sense of call to pastoral work, or losing a desire that once compelled you into the work of ministry? Content-wise, it wasn't a five-star read; still, his writing style is very engaging so I will definitely read another one of his works. Here’s the irony I love about him: his unimpressiveness makes him impressive and refreshing. It definitely lives up to the hype. Peterson’s writing is good for the soul!! “The vocation of pastor(s) has been replaced by the strategies of religious entrepreneurs with business plans.”, “Classically, there are three ways in which humans try to find transcendence--religious meaning--apart from God as revealed through the cross of Jesus: through the ecstasy of alcohol and drugs, through the ecstasy of recreational sex, through the ecstasy of crowds. I recommend this to anyone who has a pastor or is a pastor - men, women, in association with a church or ministering to others in everyday ways. I entered looking for tips and answers and leave comfortable in the unknown of spiritual care for a congregation. February 22nd 2011 I really enjoyed this book. eBook downloads in PDF and ePub formats. Printing: Disabled. He never quite lands the plane, and doesn’t want to. In The Pastor, author Eugene Peterson, translator of the multimillion-selling The Message, tells the story of how he started Christ Our King Presbyterian Church in Bel Air, Maryland and his gradual discovery of what it really means to be a pastor. This book is enthralling. I loved his stories because they were practical and powerful all at once. Welcome back. I particularly appreciated his book with Marva Dawn, The Unnecessary Pastor. Peterson has become something of a mentor for me in the pastoral vocation, and in reading his memoir, I found even more personal affinities with him. Although I had never read any of his stuff, I had heard that Eugene Peterson's books were excellent. He once said, "That is a good book which is opened with expectation, and closed with delight and profit." May I be half the pastor Eugene Peterson is. I really enjoyed this book. He has a special way of intertwining truth with beautiful, poetic writing; it is so fitting that he is known as a Poet Pastor. I was not disappointed. 0061988200 (ISBN13: 9780061988202) languge. The setting and time is different, maybe even the culture, but his experience felt like mine and it resonated with the compassion of deep care for people and their souls. Every pastor should read this book, and if any layperson wants to understand their pastor better, they should likewise take up and read. I am in the process of finishing up. Like his translated Message Bible, his writing is clear, punchy, and relevant. His ecumenical spirit, border-line mysticism, personal sabbath practice, insistence on mystery in the Christian life, and his held-tension between word/truth work and soul/prayer work were particularly instructive to me. His collections of sermons and his reflections on the pastoral practice are always thoughtful. His ecumenical spirit, border-line mysticism, personal sabbath practice, insistence on mystery in the Chri. Peterson’s wit and imagination have helped form a view of the Bible that intersects with the daily grind of life in a unique way. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Other books by Eugene H. Peterson. (I think he is in his 80s.) He was surprised he was became a Pastor then worked at it for 30 years. He never quite lands the plane, and doesn’t want to. Definitely, absolutely, read this book. Peterson is such an approachable and compelling writer, but paradoxically, he has such prophetic insight and imagination. I think these sections were his strongest. I … Peterson’s memoir is his usual mix of electrifying prose and disappointing content. Eugene is just the pastor I'd hoped he'd be: genuine, humble, observant and wise. But reading them simultaneously, I can see the difference and fell in love with memoir style. Peterson’s deep, rich, and Spirit-empowered description of pastoral ministry is not what I was looking for starting out in ministry. It's a feast, and one that I'll be returning to again and again. He also served as founding pastor of Christ Our King Presbyterian Church in Bel Air, Maryland. One of my favorite quotes is by Amos Bronson Alcott. It’s not about achieving, earning, or excelling. Start by marking “The Pastor: A Memoir” as Want to Read: Error rating book. This is a wonderful book. Refresh and try again. Steering away from abstractions, Peterson challenges conventional wisdom regarding church marketing, mega pastors, and the church’s too-cozy relationship to American glitz and consumerism to present a simple, faith-based description of what being a minister means today. Had I read this book when I began ministry 20 years ago I would have either not gone into ministry or my last 20 years would have looked very different. And I have a lot to think about still. Sometimes the telling got a bit long but then picked up again. It was so good. Didn’t quite have the same effect on me as Don Carson’s “Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor” because Peterson is, in many ways, well-trained and well-known, yet I appreciated his thoughtful insight and reflection on both seemingly small and exaggeratedly large ministry moments. Eugene H. Peterson was a pastor, scholar, author, and poet. I am also making my way through all his books, and you are right - he is incredibly indirect! Interesting story. Peterson is a kind of sage for American pastors who, as he writes, serve in churches that do business with God in the background. Eugene Peterson was one of our best. genre. I have benefited from several of Peterson's works over the years. The Pastor: A Memoir free pdf active 2 years, 6 months ago. He also served as founding pastor of Christ Our King Presbyterian Church in Bel Air, Maryland. It concludes with his reflection of what it all means. Review will shown on site after approval. Eugene Peterson's ... Share this book: Rate this book. The moment I heard of this one, I knew I had to pick it up, and boy, I'm glad I did. Some of his reflections and insights on the pastoral task are remarkable and mind stretching, but there can at times be a dilution of Evangelical principle (warm-hearted praise of Barth for example), which is such a pity. Choose from 600,000+ eBooks and get a Free eBook download now! It was also nice reading about someone’s ministry outside the reformed evangelicalism camp. His description of his journey as a pastor were tremendously helpful and encouraging to me, especially as I go through similar circumstances. He defines Pastor in a unique and compelling way, not one driving programs or buildings but bringing people into an understanding of God and of Worship. I wish every pastor would read and consider how Peterson views shepherding God’s people: messy, patient, nontheatrical, mundane, unbusy, and very holy. 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