{"product_id":"dispatches-from-the-front-lines-reflections-on-the-glory-and-grind-of-pastoral-ministry-9781970283181","title":"Dispatches from the Front Lines: Reflections on the Glory and Grind of Pastoral Ministry","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Jim Andrew\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Studio of Books LLC\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Studio of Books LLC\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Christian Ministry - Pastoral Resources\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJim Andrews served in the ministry for 62 years (41 pastoring, 21 teaching) before retiring in September 2024. He is the author of several books, including this one. His most recent is a commentary on Romans, \u003cem\u003eTruth Matters\u003c\/em\u003e. His degrees are in Journalism, New Testament Literature and Exegesis, and Classics. Alongside his pastoral ministry, Pastor Andrews also founded and hosted for 23 years a popular weekday radio Bible teaching program called \u003cem\u003eThe Final Word\u003c\/em\u003e. He and his wife, Olsie, have two married daughters, Kristi and Juli.\u003c\/p\u003e\"Jim has earned the right to be heard when speaking to matters of pastoral life.\"-\u003cstrong\u003eRobert A. Vogel\u003c\/strong\u003e, Senior Professor of Preaching, \u003cem\u003eThe Southern Baptist Theological Seminary\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eDispatches\u003c\/strong\u003e is a unique pastoral theology, based on Jim's honest, transparent, and sometimes humorous reflections.\"-\u003cstrong\u003eBrian Borgman\u003c\/strong\u003e, Author and Founding Pastor, \u003cem\u003eGrace Community Church\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eDispatches\u003c\/strong\u003e is an indispensable tool for effective front-line ministry.\"-\u003cstrong\u003eRandy Adams\u003c\/strong\u003e, Executive Director-Treasurer, \u003cem\u003eNorthwest Baptist Convention\u003c\/em\u003e\"This is a wonderful account of Jim's journey in the ministry.\"-\u003cstrong\u003eBill Crews\u003c\/strong\u003e, President Emeritus, \u003cem\u003eGolden Gate Theological Seminary\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eDispatches\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a book for the 'already satisfied.\"-\u003cstrong\u003eArt Greco\u003c\/strong\u003e, Lead Pastor-Outreach, \u003cem\u003eMarin Covenant Church\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eDispatches\u003c\/strong\u003e is a modern Pauline letter to young men in the pastorate, yet is also for all who aspire to lay leadership.\"-\u003cstrong\u003eRita Hughes\u003c\/strong\u003e, Associate Professor (Retired), \u003cem\u003eWarner Pacific College\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Studio of Books LLC","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47892010401943,"sku":"9781970283181","price":1854.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781970283181.webp?v=1781185455","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/dispatches-from-the-front-lines-reflections-on-the-glory-and-grind-of-pastoral-ministry-9781970283181","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}