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September 01, 2004
Soul Shaper
I'm reading a fantastic book called "Soul Shaper" by Tony Jones all about "exploring spirituality and contemplative practices in youth ministry." I bought the book because I'm interested in how spiritual disciplines and practices from across Church history can impact youth work. However it's proving first and foremost a challenge to me! Tony Jones quotes Eugene Peterson to make the point, "I think the most important thing a pastor does is who he or she is" There's a challenge when we tend to justify ourselves/our ministry by our doing, at the expense of our being!
Posted by ian at September 1, 2004 06:39 PM
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All very inspiring so far - I think you're pretty good as 'being you'...
After our conversation, I, too, have set up a blog (don't want to get behind the times, after all) - http://coolbutweird.blogspot.com Nothing as challenging as yours yet, but we'll see...
Posted by: Tessa at September 2, 2004 12:34 PM
The books sounds fab! I shall have to borrow it when you're done. S :)
Posted by: Sarah at September 2, 2004 12:54 PM