I needed this book. If you’re a fellow weary pastor, you do too.-Dane Ortlund on The Unwavering Pastor
READ SAMPLE - Like Gentle and Lowly but specifically for the pastor
“A biblically driven, beautifully written book about being a pastor and a human. Dodson’s honesty and vulnerability demonstrate that the key to leading through divisive times is to learn to suffer, grieve, and look to Christ. I heartily commend this book. ” -Brian Croft Executive Director, Practical Shepherding
SHOP WTSBOOKS - Weaves together lessons learned from 2 Timothy and personal reflections from the pastorate.
“Lyrical, subversive, tender, raw, grace-filled and profoundly counter-cultural, The Unwavering Pastor is a beautifully different book which speaks and embodies the gospel for this moment in a way in which we desperately need. Read it and drink deeply from its grace and truth. ” -Gary Millar Principal, Queensland Theological College
“As exhausting, and often spiritually depressing, as normal ministry may be, the last few years press us to go to deeper wells. This book is a deeper well—a very refreshing one.” -Michael Horton J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary, California
SHOP WTSBOOKS - Great for pastors and ministry leaders who need encouragement and insight, or are wrestling with their calling.
“I’m grateful for Jonathan Dodson’s The Unwavering Pastor. This book brings a biblical wisdom and a surprising candor to helping pastors navigate the journey through the thicket of conflict, division, criticism, and even depression, always holding out the healing comfort of grace for the weary pastor’s soul. This is a really good book.” -Jared C. Wilson Assistant Professor, Pastoral Ministry, Midwestern Seminary
“A must-read for any and all who love, serve, and lead the local church. God has led the church through pandemics and divisions before, working through broken men and women just like us. The Unwavering Pastor is a reminder of God’s faithfulness, guiding us toward hope.” -Jay Y. Kim Lead Pastor, WestGate Church, Silicon Valley
“Jonathan honestly and vulnerably shares his own struggles, but he goes much further. He helps leaders endure controversy, division, criticism, and a whole host of cultural challenges alongside presenting a hopeful, practical, and encouraging vision forward. Every pastor would benefit from reading this gospel-rich encouragement.” -Jason Kovacs Executive Director, The Gospel Care Collective
A free discussion guide is available for groups, making iy a great book to study together as a staff, Session, or pastor care community.
“This is going to be a tremendous help for leaders serving Jesus. I recognize my own story here. Jonathan captured the emotional exhaustion, paralyzing emptiness, and spiritual confusion I felt when I experienced pastoral burnout at 50. Thankfully, Jonathan also gives us gospel balm and grace ballast. This short book is long on wisdom, grace, and timely encouragement.” -Scotty Smith Pastor Emeritus, Christ Community Church
“Here is an oasis for pressured pastors and weary leaders. This book reads like a conversation with a good friend, who wants to prepare you for inevitable pain as well as save you from unnecessary pain. Jonathan writes from experience, sharing practical wisdom grounded in biblical insight. A timely book for our difficult times!” -Adam Ramsey Lead Pastor, Liberti Church, Gold Coast, Australia
Each chapter concludes with helpful points of summary and application
“Gut-level honest, biblically rooted, beautifully written, and full of wise counsel. Pastor, read it to have your worries and wounds sympathetically understood, your weary soul encouraged, your calling clarified, and your love for Christ deepened. Again and again, I found fresh insights in these pages.” -Stephen Witmer Pastor, Pepperell Christian Fellowship
“...does a fantastic job in providing insightful counsel for pastors to depend on both God and others in ministry. The guidance in this must-read book will enrich steadfast and godly leaders to fulfill God’s mission.” -Tommy Lee Founder and President, Resource Global
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