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

Written by Eric E. Peterson and Eugene H Peterson

Narrated by Eric E. Peterson

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

• Language: English
• Publisher: Oasis Audio
• Release date: Jun 23, 2020
• ISBN: 9781645552277

Reviews for Letters to a Young Pastor

[Brandon Penn · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Simply and authentically rich, powerful, and grounding. What a tremendous legacy to leave a son - and the fact that it would speak beyond, to pastors such as myself, is an anointed gift.

[Pray Tan · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Made me cry the whole time.. What an intimate letters to describe a pure love between a son and a dad.

[stanley turner · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I have read some of Eugene Peterson’s other works, and although this work has Eugene’s son Eric as the author, it contains letters from Eugene to Eric regarding life and pastoring. I especially enjoyed the talks discussing the differences in denominations and the different practices of the clergy. The preacher calling the authorities when he found a dead mule in the front yard was hilarious, especially the when the officer asked wasn’t the clergy in charge of the dead, and the preacher retort, yes, but only after notifying the next of kin. Highly recommended…SLT

[chris · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Ad hoc, unpretentious letters from Eugene Peterson to his son Eric as he finds his footing and experiences spiritual formation in the pastorate. Guileless, unguarded, self-deprecating, and earnest, these letters create a treasure trove of wisdom and encouragement for any pastor or adult child.