--- product_id: 10922671 title: "On Being a Pastor: Understanding Our Calling and Work" price: "₹ 2630" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/10922671-on-being-a-pastor-understanding-our-calling-and-work store_origin: IN region: India --- # On Being a Pastor: Understanding Our Calling and Work **Price:** ₹ 2630 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** On Being a Pastor: Understanding Our Calling and Work - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 2630 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/10922671-on-being-a-pastor-understanding-our-calling-and-work) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description On Being a Pastor: Understanding Our Calling and Work [Prime, Derek J, Begg, Alistair, Mohler, Al] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. On Being a Pastor: Understanding Our Calling and Work Review: Great reading - As an up coming Pastor, the Senior Pastor in my church, as part of an ongoing curriculum, required several of us to read this book. When I began this book, I started to get somewhat frustrated because Derek Prime and Allistar Begg kept referring to their respective ministries in Scotland. I thought, "what does this have to do with what my future ministry"? After a couple of chapters, I began to see why my Senior Pastor required this reading! It revealed situations and problems not uncommon in any ministry. However, how DP and AB, each dealt with them at their churches even though the set-ups are different. I can see where in a Scottish church how the ministry has to deal with their flock. For example, as stated in their book, if you live in a church owned house, it is a common practice for the minister to be on a constant call, and where his wife or elder has to run interference to allow them some type of privacy to prepare. Where as in the States, most Pastors do not live in a parsonage. Also, except in the top 5% of American churches, Pastors are "expected" to serve on various committees. Or even oversee them to make necessary decisions. In my home church, we have over 3,000 members, (children included), Our Senior Pastor, Executive Pastor, and Zone Pastors rarely if ever serve on any committee. Each Pastor has his own field of "expertise" where he may be of most use. Other wise, they do not step on each others toes. It should be the responsibility of the rank and file to run the church as DP put it. The Pastors should bring the word, see to Pastoral care, and perform pastoral counseling when and where needed. Anyway, I've come to appreciate this book and the wisdom given by DP and AB. I plan to put their insights to good use in the coming months. Review: This book should form part of every Pastor’s library (whether ... - This book should form part of every Pastor’s library (whether current or aspiring). On Being a Pastor provides the rich details that only decades of service to the body of Christ can yield. I found myself highlighting most of the book and that's saying something since I seldom do so with other christian books. Pastors Alistair Begg and Derek Prime join their experiences to provide some of the most biblically sound and spiritually enriching advise. The book covers the Pastor’s role in the church and outside of from Worship, to preaching and teaching, evangelism, and so forth. It can't be stressed enough, this book is a gem and should be read carefully to draw the maximum potential from it. You will after reading this book be much closer towards understanding the role of a shepherd in the life of the believer. The highest calling in life is undoubtedly to be a shepherd one that leads primarily by example and depends solely on the holy spirit. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #115,056 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #147 in Christian Church Leadership (Books) #177 in Christian Pastoral Counseling #383 in Christian Pastoral Resources (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (399) | | Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.61 x 8.5 inches | | Edition | Second Edition, New | | ISBN-10 | 0802431224 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0802431226 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 304 pages | | Publication date | October 1, 2013 | | Publisher | Moody Publishers | ## Images ![On Being a Pastor: Understanding Our Calling and Work - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91F2Ccv4u1L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great reading *by D***E on September 1, 2013* As an up coming Pastor, the Senior Pastor in my church, as part of an ongoing curriculum, required several of us to read this book. When I began this book, I started to get somewhat frustrated because Derek Prime and Allistar Begg kept referring to their respective ministries in Scotland. I thought, "what does this have to do with what my future ministry"? After a couple of chapters, I began to see why my Senior Pastor required this reading! It revealed situations and problems not uncommon in any ministry. However, how DP and AB, each dealt with them at their churches even though the set-ups are different. I can see where in a Scottish church how the ministry has to deal with their flock. For example, as stated in their book, if you live in a church owned house, it is a common practice for the minister to be on a constant call, and where his wife or elder has to run interference to allow them some type of privacy to prepare. Where as in the States, most Pastors do not live in a parsonage. Also, except in the top 5% of American churches, Pastors are "expected" to serve on various committees. Or even oversee them to make necessary decisions. In my home church, we have over 3,000 members, (children included), Our Senior Pastor, Executive Pastor, and Zone Pastors rarely if ever serve on any committee. Each Pastor has his own field of "expertise" where he may be of most use. Other wise, they do not step on each others toes. It should be the responsibility of the rank and file to run the church as DP put it. The Pastors should bring the word, see to Pastoral care, and perform pastoral counseling when and where needed. Anyway, I've come to appreciate this book and the wisdom given by DP and AB. I plan to put their insights to good use in the coming months. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book should form part of every Pastor’s library (whether ... *by J***Z on November 8, 2016* This book should form part of every Pastor’s library (whether current or aspiring). On Being a Pastor provides the rich details that only decades of service to the body of Christ can yield. I found myself highlighting most of the book and that's saying something since I seldom do so with other christian books. Pastors Alistair Begg and Derek Prime join their experiences to provide some of the most biblically sound and spiritually enriching advise. The book covers the Pastor’s role in the church and outside of from Worship, to preaching and teaching, evangelism, and so forth. It can't be stressed enough, this book is a gem and should be read carefully to draw the maximum potential from it. You will after reading this book be much closer towards understanding the role of a shepherd in the life of the believer. The highest calling in life is undoubtedly to be a shepherd one that leads primarily by example and depends solely on the holy spirit. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Great Resource for Pastors. *by G***N on April 28, 2024* This is a great book and teaching tool for those who are engaged and involved in Christian Pastoral Ministry . ## Frequently Bought Together - On Being a Pastor: Understanding Our Calling and Work - The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make - When God Builds a Church --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/10922671-on-being-a-pastor-understanding-our-calling-and-work](https://www.desertcart.in/products/10922671-on-being-a-pastor-understanding-our-calling-and-work) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-06-06*