Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor: The Life and Reflections of Tom Carson (Paperback)

from peggyfonseca

Having lived in Ottawa, I especially appreciated the background information the book offered on the situation in Quebec. It put Tom Carson's life story in perspective. As I read the book, I was touched by its honesty and humility. In a time when triumphalism reigns, it is wonderful to read of man...

from RobSumrall

This book was such an utter surprise to me. I picked it up because 1) it was on sale and 2) who doesn't love D.A. Carson? Honestly, my expectations were minimal; the idea of a pastoral biography of a little-known pastor written by his son didn't particularly appeal to me. Boy, was I wrong! This b...

from dvalliere

D. A. Carson does a very good job in this biography of his father. The purpose is to encourage ordinary pastors through the retelling and analyzing of his father's life and ministry, a man who was an ordinary pastor. Carson succeeds in his goal. Carson's style includes historical background, jour...

from ianclary

Absolutely fantastic! I read it in one sitting, couldn't put it down.

from True54Blue

I would have rated this book higher but it lacks clear direction. What does Don really want to communicate about his father that will impact pastors today? Many of the details may have been of interest to Don as he read his father's journal but they are not interesting to the reader. Much more co...