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Churches & Church Leadership - The Contemplative Pastor: Returning to the Art of Spiritual Direction

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Book Synopsis: Any pastor who needs and wants to get back to basics will do well to absorb this book. Eugene Peterson, well known as "a pastor's pastor," here speaks words of wisdom and refreshment for pastors caught in the busyness of preaching, teaching, and "running the church." In The Contemplative Pastor Peterson highlights the often-overlooked essentials of ministry, first by redefining the meaning of pastor through three strengthening adjectives: unbusy, subversive, and apocalyptic. The main part of the book focuses on pastoral ministry and spiritual direction "between Sundays": these chapters begin with poetic reflections on the Beatitudes and then discuss such themes as curing souls, praying with eyes open, the language of prayer, the ministry of small talk, and sabbatical--all with engaging, illustrative anecdotes from Peterson's own experience. The book ends with several meaning-full poems that pivot on the incarnation, the doctrine closest to pastoral work. Entitled "The Word Made Fresh," this concluding section is a felicitous finale to Peterson's discerning, down-to-earth reflections on the art of pastoring.

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Are you a pastor longing to return to the art of spiritual direction? Look no further than "The Contemplative Pastor: Returning to the Art of Spiritual Direction." Written by Eugene Peterson, renowned as "a pastor's pastor," this book offers wisdom and refreshment for pastors who find themselves caught up in the busyness of preaching, teaching, and running their churches.

Peterson redefines the meaning of pastor through three empowering adjectives: unbusy, subversive, and apocalyptic. In this essential guide to ministry, he invites you to discover the often-overlooked aspects of being a pastor. Journey with him as he explores the depths of pastoral ministry and the art of spiritual direction between Sundays.

Through poetic reflections on the Beatitudes and insightful discussions on curing souls, praying with eyes open, the language of prayer, the ministry of small talk, and sabbatical, Peterson shares engaging anecdotes from his own experience. His practical advice is rooted in real-life situations, making it relevant and relatable for pastors of all backgrounds.

"The Contemplative Pastor" concludes with a collection of meaningful poems that center around the incarnation, the doctrine closest to pastoral work. Titled "The Word Made Fresh," this section serves as a powerful finale, leaving you inspired and equipped to embrace the art of pastoring with renewed passion and purpose.

Don't miss this opportunity to rediscover the art of spiritual direction. Take the first step by purchasing "The Contemplative Pastor: Returning to the Art of Spiritual Direction" today. Your ministry, and the lives of those you shepherd, will be forever transformed.

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