Description
This book offers congregational leaders insight into the essential role of a congregational leader. Author Rev. Eugene H. Peterson, who worked as a pastor and theology professor in Vancouver, Canada, argues that congregational leaders need to focus on three essential practices: praying, reading scripture, and sharing spiritual direction.
Although external pressures can push congregational leaders to focus on church administration, attendance, financial data, and other work, Peterson argues that this approach leads to superficial spiritual leadership. To help congregational leaders ground themselves in the three essential practices, the book has chapters on Greek stories and Hebrew prayers, interpreting scripture, and building one’s capacity to offer spiritual direction.
Features
- 137 pages
- Footnotes with supporting research
Recommended Audience
Best for clergy from the protestant tradition, applicable to many contexts
Cost
Purchase as book, e-book or audio book
Practical Applications
- Read this book during a sabbatical or study leave to ground yourself in the essential work of your ministry and congregation.
- Share this book with a pastoral search committee or during a pastoral transition to guide your congregation’s understanding of the essential work of a congregational leader.
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