{"product_id":"the-pastors-first-love-donald-n-bastian-9781927483466","title":"The Pastor's First Love: And Other Essays on a High and Holy Calling","description":"\u003ci\u003eWise and practical essays on the pastor as shepherd, \u003cbr\u003epreacher, worship leader, and professional\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This is pastoral theology at its best. Bishop Emeritus Donald N. Bastian unfolds a lifetime of pastoral wisdom in \u003cb\u003ewords as fresh and timely as they are seasoned and timeless\u003c\/b\u003e. In writing that is deeply rooted in scripture and the pastoral tradition of the historic church, Bastian applies his years of experience as pastor and church leader to the perennial needs of the postmodern church in any culture. \u003cb\u003eHighly recommended\u003c\/b\u003e.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-\u003cb\u003eDOUGLAS R. CULLUM\u003c\/b\u003e, Vice President and Dean, Professor of Historical and Pastoral Theology, Northeastern Seminary, Rochester, New York \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Rightly recognized for the grace and gifts of pastoral ministry, Donald N. Bastian has provided readers with \u003cb\u003ewisdom, substance, and practical help distilled from decades as a minister of the gospel\u003c\/b\u003e. Especially helpful for younger pastors, the book will deepen their theology, confirm their vocation, and help them through more than a few difficulties.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-\u003cb\u003eVICTOR A. SHEPHERD\u003c\/b\u003e, Professor of Theology, Tyndale University College \u0026amp; Seminary, Toronto, \u003ci\u003eProfessor Ordinarius\u003c\/i\u003e, the Graduate Theological Union, University of Oxford, and author of eleven books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDonald N. Bastian\u003c\/b\u003e, bishop emeritus of the Free Methodist Church of North America, is widely regarded as an inspired preacher, wise overseer of the church, and outstanding writer. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eGod's House Rules: Seven Biblical Truths to Transform and Enrich Your Family Life\u003c\/i\u003e and other books and writes the blog Just Call Me Pastor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Donald N. Bastian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1927483468\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781927483466\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e BPS Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 340\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.87lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.71d","brand":"Donald N. Bastian","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46571122426111,"sku":"9781927483466","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_37ea6678-9ff7-40ea-8efa-b95d10cc5898.jpg?v=1738807302","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-pastors-first-love-donald-n-bastian-9781927483466","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}