I’m
usually not keen on books that are updated, especially ones that were written
for churches and pastors over thirty years ago. However, the more I read of
this book, the more I realized it has more relevance now than when it first
appeared.
Gordon
MacDonald has a vast wealth of experience and knowledge which fit perfectly
with the frantic pace that congregational ministers and church members are
currently undergoing. His casual conversational style of writing imparts that
knowledge in words and ways that are easy to understand, embrace, and apply.
The
chapters in the book are not overlong and the study guides at the back are well
organized. This makes the book ideal for both personal spiritual development and
small group discussions. The sections on organizing time are excellent and
would be useful for any church leaders who need to refocus their lives on their
responsibilities in church, at home, and even in their businesses.
As a
pastor, I found the fourth chapter on ‘Living as a Called Person,’ to be highly
relevant to my current work. In the midst of plateaued or wilderness experiences,
it’s good to know that God’s calling can be both renewed and reshaped as He
sees fit.
This is
a book that I will turn to time and time again to help me refocus on the
ministry that God has given me. Gordon MacDonald’s words, as well as the many
illustrations he writes about, contain a lot of common sense, real wisdom, and spiritual
discipline that many of his readers like me, will appreciate. This is an
excellent book and one that I would heartily commend to any church leader and
member.
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