The Pastor

by Peterson, Eugene H.

• ISBN13: 9780061988219
• ISBN10: 0061988219
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780062041814
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780061988202
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-09-18
• Publisher: Harperone

About This Book

The Pastor: A Memoir by Eugene H. Peterson is a deeply personal and reflective account of the author's journey to becoming a pastor. This memoir offers a unique perspective on what it means to be a minister in today's world, challenging conventional wisdom on church marketing and the church's relationship with consumerism.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and educators in theological and pastoral studies, as well as by anyone interested in understanding the role of a pastor in contemporary Christianity. It is also a valuable resource for clergy and seminarians looking to deepen their understanding of pastoral ministry.

History and Editions

The Pastor was first published in 2012 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc. Since its release, it has become a significant work in the field of pastoral theology, offering insights into Eugene Peterson's experiences as he founded Christ Our King Presbyterian Church in Bel Air, Maryland. The book reflects on his gradual discovery of what it truly means to be a pastor, emphasizing the importance of paying attention to the present moment and calling attention to the divine in everyday life.

Author and Other Works

Eugene H. Peterson is renowned for his work as a translator of the multimillion-selling The Message, a paraphrase of the Bible. He has authored over thirty books, including The Pastor, which stands out for its candid and insightful portrayal of pastoral life. Other notable works by Peterson include The Message Bible, Run with the Horses, and As Kingfishers Catch Fire.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780061988219

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Paperback: ISBN-13: 9780061988219 (The paperback for "The Pastor: A Memoir" is available right here on eCampus.com!)

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Publication Details

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc.

Publication Date: September 18, 2012

Number of Pages: 336

Language: English

Item Weight: Not specified

Dimensions: 152 x 228 x 26 mm

Other Editions and Formats

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Author Biography

Eugene H. Peterson, author of The Message, a bestselling translation of the Bible, is professor emeritus of spiritual theology at Regent College, British Columbia, and the author of over thirty books. He and his wife, Jan, live in Montana.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Pastor Pete	p. 1
Topo and Kairos	p. 7
Montana: Sacred Ground and Stories	p. 9
New York: Pastor John of Patmos	p. 15
"Intently Haphazard"	p. 25
My Mother's Songs and Stories	p. 27
My Father's Butcher Shop	p. 35
Garrison Johns	p. 46
The Treeless Christmas of 1939	p. 50
Uncle Sven	p. 56
The Carnegie	p. 61
Cousin Abraham	p. 66
Mennonite Punch	p. 70
Holy Land	p. 72
Augustine Njokuobi and Elijah Odajara	p. 80
Seminary	p. 84
Jan	p. 92
Shekinah	p. 99
Ziklag	p. 103
Catacombs Presbyterian Church	p. 108
Tuesdays	p. 130
Company of Pastors	p. 143
Willi Ossa	p. 161
Bezalel	p. 167
Eucharistic Hospitality	p. 188
Apreciation and Follery	p. 197
Pilgrimage	p. 204
Heather-Scented Theology	p. 209
Presbycostal	p. 213
Emmaus Walks	p. 218
Sister Genevieve	p. 223
Eric Liddell	p. 233
"Write in a Book What you See…"	p. 237
My Ten Secretaries	p. 250
Wayne and Claudia	p. 253
Jackson	p. 259
The Atheist and the Nun	p. 265
Judith	p. 270
"Invisible Six Days a Week, Incomprehensible the Seventh"	p. 273
Good Deaths	p. 289
The Next One	p. 291
Wind Words	p. 295
Fyodor	p. 300
The Photograph	p. 304
Death in the Desert	p. 310
Afterword: Letter to a Young Pastor	p. 314
Acknowledgments	p. 319
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