In 2023, Baker Books released The Solo Pastor by Gary L. McIntosh. This book is a practical guide for pastors leading churches with limited staff, resources, and support systems. Drawing…
Book Reviews in the Wilderness
aBook Reviews in the Wilderness features honest reviews of books on prayer, formation, and faith—written from the edges, for those seeking depth, simplicity, and Jesus in the wilderness.
A Pastoral Triad: Three Distinct Books, One Pastoral Conversation with Gary L. McIntosh
Gary L. McIntosh may have started my ecclesiological deconstruction before I knew I was constructing anything. I will talk about that later. For that, I need to thank Gary L.…
Reading the ESV Expository Commentary (Matthew–Luke)
I reach for a commentary almost daily. Commentaries serve me for study, preaching, and reflection. I preach at least twice a week at Water Street Mission, where I serve as…
A Life Worth Multiplying? A Look at Dave Ferguson’s Multiplier
You will find a more general review of Multiplier by Dave Ferguson on my Lead a Quiet Life blog on Patheos. The review below offers a more thorough, personally reflective…
A Living Faith: Reviewing Plummer on the Epistle from James
A review of Living Faith on James, exploring its theology, strengths, and limits while bridging James and the teachings of Jesus.