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The Pastor

Written by: Eugene H. Peterson
Narrated by: Arthur Morey
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“If anyone knows how to be a pastor in the contemporary context that person is Eugene Peterson. Eugene possesses the rare combination of a pastor’s heart and a pastor’s art. Take and read!” (Richard J. Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline)

“I’ve been nagging Eugene Peterson for years to write a memoir. In our clamorous, celebrity-driven, entertainment culture, his life and words convey a quiet whisper of sanity, authenticity, and, yes, holiness.” (Philip Yancey, author of What Good is God)

“A good book for folks who like pastors. And a good book for folks who don’t. The Pastor is the disarming tale of one of the unlikely suspects who has helped shape North American Christianity.” (Shane Claiborne author of The Irresistible Revolution)

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A Must Read for Young Pastors

If you ever find yourself asking the question, what does the TRUE role of a pastor look like in the 21st century…then this is a book that you need to read.
I found myself trying to navigate pastoring as a young leader in todays world and searching for someone to mentor me. I felt so encouraged after listening through this book. It was like every time I turned it on, that I was sitting down to soak in from a wise, experienced leader. A heart of humility radiated through this entire book, and was void of religiosity. It was thought provoking, yet easy enough to listen to on my drives to work. I thought the reading performance was excellent and I enjoyed listening to the narration of Arthur Morey. Highly recommend, one I will definitely revisit for years to come.

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An important read for any church leader

Beautiful writing. Heartfelt reflection on a life of following Jesus in ministry. I learnt a lot from it, in my head but especially my heart. I don't agree with Peterson on 100% of his emphases, but he pointed me closer to Jesus.

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Excellent, heartwarming, and inspiring

Anyone who feels called to ministry at any level should read this book. Eugene is a great storyteller.

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Great read!

My ministry professor selected The Pastor as part of an assignment book review, it was fabulous read!

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