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In Praise of Plodders!: ...And Other Mini-Messages of Encouragement to Those Who Minister
Plodders are those who labor with determination and drive--whether pastor, teacher, choir director, or counselor. Wiersbe offers workable solutions to problems encountered by these faithful ministers.
144 pages, Paperback
Published March 28, 2023
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About the author
Warren W. Wiersbe
619 books412 followersWarren W. Wiersbe, former pastor of the Moody Church and general director of Back to the Bible, has traveled widely as a Bible teacher and conference speaker. Because of his encouragement to those in ministry, Dr. Wiersbe is often referred to as 'the pastor's pastor.' He has ministered in churches and conferences throughout the United States as well as in Canada, Central and South America, and Europe. Dr. Wiersbe has written over 150 books, including the popular BE series of commentaries on every book of the Bible, which has sold more than four million copies. At the 2002 Christian Booksellers Convention, he was awarded the Gold Medallion Lifetime Achievement Award by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. Dr. Wiersbe and his wife, Betty, live in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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February 22, 2025
"In Praise Of Plodders" by Warren Wiersbe (one of my favorite authors) is a great read for the pastor or anyone involved in some kind of Christian ministry inside or outside the church. Around 145 pages, the book is a short and quick read and covers many great points, including:
1. Our first responsibility is to serve and please the Lord no matter what other people say or do.
2. The minister must not let the busyness of life interfere with his relationship with Jesus Christ.
3. Pastors need to be good listeners.
4. Suggestions for how the minister can avoid burnout.
5. The importance of having a sense of humor.
6. Hidden enemies of good preachers/preaching.
7. Sometimes a pastor needs to take a personal inventory of how he spends his time.
8. Preaching needs to be full of spiritual power from God instead of being manufactured in our flesh.
9. Things that if not dealt with, will result in frustration for the pastor.
10. The importance of relaxation in the minister's life (yes, work hard, but have enough time for fun and relaxation!).
The book is a quick and very insightful read. While written over 30 years ago, the book is as relevant today. Great read, easy to understand, full of excellent practical and spiritual insights, and will definitely be read again. Highly recommended.
I was given a review copy by Kregel in exchange for a fair review and appreciate the opportunity.
1. Our first responsibility is to serve and please the Lord no matter what other people say or do.
2. The minister must not let the busyness of life interfere with his relationship with Jesus Christ.
3. Pastors need to be good listeners.
4. Suggestions for how the minister can avoid burnout.
5. The importance of having a sense of humor.
6. Hidden enemies of good preachers/preaching.
7. Sometimes a pastor needs to take a personal inventory of how he spends his time.
8. Preaching needs to be full of spiritual power from God instead of being manufactured in our flesh.
9. Things that if not dealt with, will result in frustration for the pastor.
10. The importance of relaxation in the minister's life (yes, work hard, but have enough time for fun and relaxation!).
The book is a quick and very insightful read. While written over 30 years ago, the book is as relevant today. Great read, easy to understand, full of excellent practical and spiritual insights, and will definitely be read again. Highly recommended.
I was given a review copy by Kregel in exchange for a fair review and appreciate the opportunity.
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