The Imperfect Pastor
Discovering Joy in Our Limitations through a Daily Apprenticeship with Jesus

This was an outstanding read. Didn't know much of Zack Eswine before beginning this book, but I will definitely be visiting him again. I can tell he's somewhat of a contemplative. And he reads and cites many of my favorite authors, such as Eugene Peterson, Wendell Berry, and Marilynne Robinson. And......more

Despite only giving this work three stars, I am convinced that it is one every pastor should read, perhaps more than once. There are a few reasons for my lower than average rating: (1) at times I wasn't sure if this book was autobiographical or instructive, while I'm not calling those genres exclusi......more

This book isn't perfect, but it was exactly what I needed at the end of a long and exhausting season. There is encouragement for the weary here, as well as gentle warnings for the ambitious. I wish every pastor would read chapter 14 sometime during their first three years at a church. And I wish ever......more

I really enjoyed reading “The Imperfect Pastor” as I’ve begun pastoring in Bangkok and as 2022 draws to a close. Though the writing style is a bit odd (for me), the book has been like breathing fresh air. In some way, I feel like the Lord had me read it at this time in order to survive the coming ye......more

This guy has a real grip on pastoring. He writes in conversational style. I especially enjoyed his points about mindset—like patience and humility. His chapter on church discipline was excellent. He employs eldership (separate from the term “pastor”) and continues to pastor after a divorce—if you ca......more