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In this book Peterson clarifies the pastoral vocation by turning to the book of Jonah, in which he finds a captivating, subversive story that can help pastors recover their "vocational holiness". Peterson probes the spiritual dimensions of the pastoral calling and seeks to reclaim the ground taken over by those who are trying to enlist pastors in religious careers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Changed my ministry mindset, Jun 23 2004
By "nathanpdrye" (North Carolina) - See all my reviews
Eugene has a wonderful way of captivating the reader with conviciton and truth. This particular selection is my favorite because it targets vocational pride while providing the God-planned escape route. I will never read the Book of Jonah the same after reading this book. Prostituted vocations are evident all over the church world. This book opened my eyes and is a must read for all clergy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Read THIS Quote!!!!, Mar 9 2004
By R. Kirkham "jrkirkham" (Rushville, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews
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"Parish glamorization is ecclesiastical pornography -- taking photographs (skillfully airbrushed) or drawing pictures of congregations that are without spot or wrinkle, the shapes that a few parishes have for a few short years. These provocatively posed pictures are devoid of personal relationships. The pictures excite a lust for domination, for gratification, for uninvolved and impersonal spirituality."

Want to read more? Buy the book! This book is practical, has theological depth, and is just plain fun to read. What more can you ask for? Few books are as exciting as this.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding - For Pastors and Lay Leaders, Jul 19 2002
By Max Rondoni (Menlo Park, California) - See all my reviews
Eugene Peterson is a prolific writer - and this is a good book to read first. In this book, the author takes you into his confidence and writes movingly of his rich background and the influence of his godly parents. You learn about the man - and this will make his many other books very enjoyable and capable of providing inspiration and guidance.

Under the Unpredictable Plant did not provide a compass as much as it affirmed my own journey. The book can certainly provide guidance in our culture.

It is an excellent book for church leaders to read. Perhaps the greatest benefit will be to help church leaders from having unrealistic expectations about their pastors.

After reading this book, the reader can look forward to many more enjoyable hours of reading other books by this man. Along with that enjoyment will be the opportunity to deepen and enhance your own spiritual journey.

It is a pleasure to recommend this book - and to get to know a very special man - Eugene Peterson - as he opens his heart and his life to the readers.

Max Rondoni

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4.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars for Clarity, Five for the Message
Unlike the other reviewers, I am not a minister although I read this book because I am thinking of candidating. Read more
Published on Aug 17 2001 by Pamela B. Garrud

5.0 out of 5 stars PASTORS....Listen carefully.
I am pastor of a United Methodist two-point charge. Two churches. Many headaches. I've been here three and a half years. Read more
Published on Feb 2 1999 by RJCentral@JUNO.com

5.0 out of 5 stars I highly recommend this book to all Christian leaders.
I have been in lay leadership for over 20 years and this is the most accurate description of Christian ministry I have ever read. Read more
Published on Dec 23 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Required reading for all ministers!
If you are: (a) a minister, (b) considering becoming a minister, (c) preparing to preach through the book of Jonah and/or(d)make up any combination of the preceding, this book... Read more
Published on May 16 1997

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