The Art of Pastoring - 9780830841042

"This book literally saved my ministry."

From the foreword by IAN STACKHOUSE, Guildford Baptist Church, Survey, UK

The Art of Pastoring is beloved by many pastors and ministry students because of what it's not. It's not a book about how to grow your church. It's' not. about how to lead like a business person or an entrepreneur

This is a book about the heart of pastoral ministry

It's about what it's like, in the midst of confusing, messy situations, to be a "parable of Jesus" on a day-to-day basis. By colorfully conveying his insights and experiences of the pastorate, David Hansen invites others to pay attention to their own stories and hopes for ministry

Now revised and updated throughout with a new foreword, introduction and afterword, two new appendices, and a discussion guide. The Art of Pastoring is your invitation to sit with David Hansen and explore the wonder of your calling

"A gem that most pastors should read every few years."

Scott W. Sunquist, Fuller Theological Seminary

"Belongs in the curriculum of any school serious about training pastors."

John Johnson, pastor. Village Church. Portland. Oregon

"A deeply felt, highly nuanced story of God's transforming grace being manifest by his servants. No one paints this picture of the life and ministry of the pastor better than David Hansen."