Review of Pastoring is Not What You Think

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[Following is a volunteer review of "Pastoring is Not What You Think" by Elijah Oladimeji.]

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3 out of 4 stars

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Many people associate the ministry with affluence. As a result, we think pastors have deep pockets. Unfortunately, most pastors do not end up rich. They struggle with catering for themselves as well as their congregations. Some make it while others do not.

Pastor Job, a local pastor in the Church of All Grace, juggles multiple roles. He is a husband, a father, a leader, a preacher, and a concerned citizen. As he goes about his days, he faces several challenges. Congress is not doing enough, a church member needs prayers, and his unfulfilled promises haunt him. His journey is one full of obstacles. For how long can he navigate these waters without fail? To find out, grab your copy of Pastoring is Not What You Think by Elijah Oladimeji.

Pastoring is Not What You Think is a fictional novel that portrays the life of a local pastor struggling with the ministry. It is a short book with twelve chapters. I enjoyed several aspects of it. First and foremost, Elijah uses simple, easy-to-understand English. The description of services in Pastor Job's church is good. The sermons incorporated into the story are insightful too. There are numerous quotations from the Bible to support the messages too. Chapter 7 is worthy of mention as it dives into the core of Christianity, the Gospel. I enjoyed reading it as it reminded me of the simplicity of the Gospel.

Another enjoyable aspect is the flow of the story. I like how Elijah uses dialogue to express emotions, develop characters, and move the story forward. Pastor Job, the main character, has been developed sufficiently. Finally, I learned and got reminded of a few things concerning faith and salvation. I am glad I crossed paths with this book. Getting a behind-the-scenes view of a pastor's life has been an eye-opener.

The editorial team did not do a great job. I found several errors, most of which are punctuation errors and omissions. I anticipated one or two errors for such a short book. I did not find anything else to dislike.

I recommend this book to readers wanting to know what it means to be a pastor or those wanting a good story. I rate Pastoring is Not What You Think 3 out of 4 stars for captivating me, teaching me, and reminding me of things I had forgotten. I have deducted one star because of the errors I found. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have or even more.

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