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Dangerous Calling: Confronting the Unique Challenges of Pastoral Ministry by Paul David Tripp
simenmyk's review
5.0
I’ve been reading this book on and off for the last six years. The content is amazing, and though his writing style is not my personal preference, I’m deeply shaped by this book. I think the idea of ministers of the Gospel needing the gospel themselves is easily missed in ministry and he puts his finger (or pen?) on it again and again.
If you have a pastor your praying for, this book is also for you.
I remember a friend reading this book in the college library and stopping to pray. It made a lasting impression on me. And even the later struggles of some of the famous people recommending this book on the back cover, proves the books point.
If you have a pastor your praying for, this book is also for you.
I remember a friend reading this book in the college library and stopping to pray. It made a lasting impression on me. And even the later struggles of some of the famous people recommending this book on the back cover, proves the books point.
matthewwester's review
4.0
This is a solid, encouraging book for anyone who wants to avoid burnout while working in a ministry leadership position. There is a DVD set to go with the book but it's word-for-word the same content as in the book. Though it does also come with a packet of questions which are useful in a small group situation. I meet with a few pastors biweekly to discuss this series and have really enjoyed the honest, worshipful, shaping conversations that have taken place.
parker_shea's review
3.0
The point of the book was great; the writing of the book was terrible. Just read the chapter titles and headers of each section and you’ll get the gist.
hgbutchwalker's review
4.0
Excellent book about the problem that many pastors face where they preach the gospel each day but find themselves unable to share with anybody else about their own sin. I'm really concerned about this problem in the church today and I believe this book would be a great help to any pastor or those were concerned about them. Highly recommended!
adamschoenmaker's review
4.0
Brilliant. A must read for anyone involved in ministry. Loses one star due to repetitiveness.
nandrews's review
3.0
Written very specifically to white, married with kids male senior pastors.
There is some good content, but it could have been said in half the pages.
There is some good content, but it could have been said in half the pages.
sonofwilliam_reads's review
3.0
A helpful read. I think those in ministry should give their time to this book. Tripp raises some scary pitfalls inherent to the ministry.
In many ways this book could be better: certainly could be shorter in length—it was a bit repetitive; I also found it overly 'diagnostic' without providing in-depth solutions—could prove more useful if Tripp spent more time providing application in terms of ministry structures, etc.
A good read nonetheless.
In many ways this book could be better: certainly could be shorter in length—it was a bit repetitive; I also found it overly 'diagnostic' without providing in-depth solutions—could prove more useful if Tripp spent more time providing application in terms of ministry structures, etc.
A good read nonetheless.
scottacorbin's review
3.0
There are some helpful nuggets here and there, but I found myself annoyed with some of the premises and writing style. For one thing, the "seminary is for Satan" premise grates on me. The idea here is that folks go to seminary and learn to "master" the Bible, theology, etc. and then begin to instrumentalize it for their own glory. I'm sure this is a narrative for many people, but I've found the problem to be people thinking that seminary is supposed to supply them with more than the institution actually can give (e.g. pastoral instruction, counseling, etc.) Seminaries aren't supposed to be churches after all.
In fact, some of the worst instruction in seminary I received was mediocre classroom education that tried to incorporate lukewarm homiletics with lecture material. Some of the best was learning, and failing, at Greek, and the character formation that came from that.
That might seem like a pedantic point, but I only raise it because of the way that this narrative continues to impact theological instruction.
In fact, some of the worst instruction in seminary I received was mediocre classroom education that tried to incorporate lukewarm homiletics with lecture material. Some of the best was learning, and failing, at Greek, and the character formation that came from that.
That might seem like a pedantic point, but I only raise it because of the way that this narrative continues to impact theological instruction.
waveycowpar's review
5.0
This is such a good book. Tripp looks at some of the challenges that come up in pastoral ministry, specifically the disconnect between the pastor at home and the pastor at church, and he discusses the underlying reason for this struggle being lost. In spoilery summary, the reasons for these things are we do not have a proper view of God, we are not in awe of Him; as well we do not preach the Gospel to ourselves and so forget how much we need the gospel; and third, the grace of God that saves and changes us needs to be taken seriously, and we need to remember we are not just bringers of grace, but also needers of grace in our lives.