Letters to a Young Pastor: Timothy Conversations between Father and Son

by Eric E. Peterson

Overview

Have you ever felt in over your head? When Eric Peterson became the pastor of a brand-new church, he quickly and wisely turned to his dad for guidance. Eugene Peterson, author of more than thirty books including his bestselling memoir The Pastor and his groundbreaking Bible The Message, here reflects on pastoral ministry in all its complexity—from relationships to administration to the sheer audacity of leading God’s people in a particular place. This is Eugene Peterson at his best—lifelong wisdom written with deep love.

As the reader, you will glimpse into the tender, witty, personal side of Eugene mentoring his own son. These intimate letters will be treasured by all who read, and applicable to church leaders around the globe.

Purchase individually or together with Letters to a Young Congregation as a memorable gift for a church leader or seminary graduate.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781641581110
Publisher:	Tyndale House Publishers
Publication date:	06/02/2020
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	1,101,820
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.90(d)

What People are Saying About This

Palmer Chinchen

Eric Peterson’s Letters to a Young Pastor is a must-read for every person in ministry . . . really, every Christ follower. In this collection of heartfelt letters from Eugene Peterson to his son, we get a look behind the curtain, a glimpse at the heart of one of our generation’s most esteemed pastors. The letters reveal Eugene Peterson’s passion for ministry, contemplative nature, and longing for authentic worship. He eloquently addresses the balance required of young pastors trying to maintain a strong family and marriage while dealing with the never-ending demands of clergy. Each turn of the page is filled with fresh insight and candid advice for the challenges every pastor faces—from the changes in society and technology to dealing with difficult people. Peterson has left behind a treasure chest of wisdom—don’t miss out!

Daniel Grothe

From the days of Aaron, the Lord has preserved a priestly line. Such lines are always preserved by the transference of wisdom from one generation to the next, so having Eugene and Eric Peterson’s letters in our hands is a gift. They are tender and thoughtful, witty and wise, and you will be the better for reading them. This family continues to shape the pastoral imagination in America.

Stephen A. Macchia

Preserving the words between a father and a son is priceless, especially when they are pastoral, brilliant, graced, and insightful. Herein we have Eugene the elder speaking to Eric the pastor, unlocking the keys to personal and pastoral identity with relational, theological, and incarnational wisdom. How kind of Eric to preserve these intimate and trusting letters for a wider audience. I’m refreshed by their authenticity and blessed by their depth.

Dave Ferguson

Letters to a Young Pastor is an amazing opportunity for you to be personally mentored by Eugene Peterson, one of the most significant spiritual leaders of our time. In this must-read book, Eric Peterson gives us a peek into the very special relationship he had with his father, Eugene, and in the process allows us to access to the wisdom that was passed down from one generation to the next. Every pastor and church leader, young and old, needs to read this book!