Three Books on Pastoral Ministry
When I’m asked to recommend books for new pastors, here are three that usually come to mind:
The Imperfect Pastor — I’ve written about this book before. I think every pastor should
Book Reviews
Lessons from Deep Work
Deep Work by Cal Newport is one of the best books I’ve read so far this year. It’s about the ability to focus, without distraction, on a difficult task.
I’d
Strong and Weak: Embracing a Life of Love, Risk and True Flourishing
I gave a talk on weakness early last year. It was, as far as I could tell, biblically based and true to life. But something was missing. I couldn’t put my finger
The Soul of Shame
According to Andy Crouch, shame is becoming a dominant force in the West. We see it in online bullying and takedowns, social relationships, books by Brené Brown, and in our own lives. If
Deep Work
I felt frustrated. I was busy all the time, and exhausted at the end of the day, but my task list kept growing. Even worse, I wasn’t making progress on important goals,