Take the Advice of a Seaoned Veteran

A few years ago my cousin gave me John Pipers "Brothers We Are Not Professionals" as a gift. It was a easy read and it felt like being mentored by a seasoned Pastor of what the role of Pastor is all about. This is one of those books that everyone in full time ministry should read. I thought about this book as I was reading about Pastoral roles on another blog early this morning. I realized that sometimes Pastors can get caught up in letting others dictate what their role should be instead of being who God called them to be.

No matter who you are or where your Church is located you will always find some or many who seem to know and understand your role better than anyone else. By listening to the constant critic you can become unbalanced in your approach to ministry. This book will not tell you how to fulfill your role in the context of your current congregation, but it is a valuable tool that will help you focus on the ministry God has entrusted to you. None of us in ministry are perfect and most of us know that, but this book is a great tool that will help you focus in greater ways.