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Is God Calling You to Pastor His Church?

Should you be considering pastoral ministry? If so, where do you start? A Noble Task is your go–to guide for navigating this life-changing decision.

Drawing from 30 years in ministry, Alasdair Paine tackles the big questions head–on: What makes pastoring such a worthwhile calling? How do you know if you’re cut out for it? What about those nagging practical worries about money, family, and work-life balance?

But this isn’t just theory – Paine brings in the real deal with stories from pastors in the trenches. Five seasoned ministers share their journeys with refreshing honesty, showing what church leadership actually looks like in different settings. No sugar-coating, just authentic experiences.

What makes this book special? It walks the perfect line between:

• Celebrating the incredible privilege of pastoral ministry
• Getting real about the challenges you’ll face
• Providing clear, biblical guidance every step of the way

Whether you’re actively exploring the call to ministry, being nudged by others to consider it, or just want to understand what your pastor actually does all week, “A Noble Task” is your roadmap for the journey ahead.

Ready to explore if pastoral ministry might be your calling? Dive into this practical, biblical, and encouraging guide to find out.

Alasdair Paine

Alasdair Paine is Vicar (senior minister) of St. Andrew the Great, Cambridge, and was for twelve years a trustee of the Keswick Convention. He was previously an assistant minister in Exeter and senior minister of Christ Church Westbourne, in Bournemouth, England. He is the author of The First Chapters of Everything, also published by Christian Focus.