Monday’s With My Old Pastor, written by Jose Luis Navajo, is a book that shares how Jose found rejuvenation to move forward in his ministry through the visits with his old pastor.
Jose had become a burned out messenger of God. Within his weariness and discouragement, he began questioning his calling as a pastor; he began to doubt his ability to bring forth the word of God. He was at the point that many ministers reach, the point of walking away from his calling.
While he was dealing with these feelings and emotions, thankfully, his wife gently encouraged him to contact his old pastor, the pastor that he admired so much, the pastor that she thought could prevent him from making a huge mistake.
This book is a desperately needed tool for today’s ministers. So many have walked away from their calling because of burnout, and for them it may be too late. But the message and/or wisdom found within the pages of this book will serve as a deterrent for those now walking the line, for those considering a new vocation.
While this book was, in my opinion, a little verbose at times, the message is still very powerful. Thus it is a recommended read for all pastors feeling disconnected from their calling and all church members seeking a better understanding of the pressures their pastors experience on a daily basis.
Dr. Jeff Krupinski
