Pastor

<p><strong>The heartening transformative story of an unlikely pastor and one answer to the oft-neglected question: what does it actually mean to be a pastor?</strong> </p><p>Eugene Peterson never wanted to be a pastor. But in 1962 when he was asked by the Presbyterian Church to begin a new church in Bel Air Maryland he surprised himself by answering the call. Suddenly at the helm of the newly-established Christ Our King Presbyterian Church Peterson--who had little conception of what it really meant to be a pastor--dedicated his life to understanding and fulfilling his vocation. </p><p>In <em>The Pastor</em> Peterson shares the stories and lessons from his thirty years in that single pulpit. The result is a quietly powerful and inspirational book a true gift to anyone looking to grow in their faith and live virtuously. Steering away from abstractions Peterson challenges conventional wisdom regarding church marketing mega pastors and the church's too-cozy relationship to American consumerism to present a simple grounded description of what being a minister means today. With warmth familiarity and humor Peterson offers a contemporary perspective on an ancient vocation one with authenticity openness and faith at its center. </p><p>Here is a simple but revolutionary reminder that preaching is proclamation... but only when it gets embedded in conversation in a listening ear and responding tongue does it become gospel. </p>