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Product Description 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 reader, you will glimpse into the tender, witty, personal side of Eugene mentoring his own son. These intimate letters will be treasured by all who read, and applicable to church leaders around the globe. Purchase individually or together with Letters to a Young Congregation as a memorable gift for a church leader or seminary graduate. Review From the days of Aaron, the Lord has preserved a priestly line. Such lines are always preserved by the transference of wisdom from one generation to the next, so having Eugene and Eric Peterson’s letters in our hands is a gift. They are tender and thoughtful, witty and wise, and you will be the better for reading them. This family continues to shape the pastoral imagination in America. -- Daniel Grothe, pastor at New Life Church; author of Chasing Wisdom