{"product_id":"five-smooth-stones-for-pastoral-work","title":"Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work","description":"Whereas much of the current literature on pastoring stresses up-to-date training and new techniques stemming from the behavioral sciences, Eugene Peterson here calls for returning to an \"old\" resource--the Bible--as the basis for all of pastoral ministry.\n\nOriginally published in 1980 and now being reprinted to meet continuing demand, Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work shows how five Old Testament books provide a solid foundation for much of what a pastor does:\nPrayer-Directing: Song of Songs Story-Making: Ruth Pain-Sharing: Lamentations Nay-Saying: Ecclesiastes Community-Building: Esther\n\nPointing to the relevance of ancient wisdom, adapting Jewish religious tradition to contemporary pastoral practice, and affirming a significant link between pastoral work and the act of worship, this book opens up to pastors a wealth of valuable practical-theological insights.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0802806600\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0802806600.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Peterson, Eugene H.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43254623502397,"sku":"BVV.0802806600.G","price":9.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0802806600-0.jpg?v=1780694133","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/five-smooth-stones-for-pastoral-work","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}