An experienced pastoral practitioner writes with poetic insight and reflective discipline about the practice of ministry and the life of the priestly person. Doug Purnell is also a professional artist and the book shares many of his drawings as part of the text. His book will touch you deeply. It will not be a gentle read, but it will be ministry shaping. You will think in new ways about ministry and about the role of the priestly person as a result of reading this book. You will be enriched.
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Charles R. Foster is Professor of Religion and Education emeritus at the Candler School of Theology, Emory University. He is the author of Educating Congregations, project director and lead author of Educating Clergy: Teaching Practices and Pastoral Imagination, and coauthor of Working with Black Youth and The Church in the Education of the Public.