The Contemplative Pastor: Returning to the Art of Spiritual Direction (Leadership Library) - Hardcover

Peterson, Eugene H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0917463226 ISBN 13: 9780917463228

Publisher: Christianity Today, 1989

Synopsis

Are you caught in the business of preaching, teaching, and running the church? Then Peterson, a pastors pastor, will speak words of refreshment and wisdom to your heart! His chapters begin with poetic reflections on the Beatitudes and then address themes such as curing souls, praying with eyes open, the language of prayer, the ministry of small talk, and sabbatical---all illustrated with engaging personal anecdotes. Several poems on the incarnation finish the work. A timely book for pastors who want and need to get back to the basics.

About this title

About the Author:

Eugene H. Peterson was a longtime pastor and is professor emeritus of spiritual theology at Regent College, Vancouver, British Columbia. His many other acclaimed books include Tell It Slant, The Jesus Way, Eat This Book, and the contemporary translation of the Bible titled The Message.,

Review:

St. Anthony Messenger
"This excellent treatise on the rediscovery of the authentic purpose of true pastoral care deserves attention, dialogue and action."

About this edition

• Publisher: Christianity Today
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0917463226
• ISBN 13: 9780917463228
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176