5/31/2023 0 Comments Wise Men Say by drunkonwritingBut if we are talking about pastors, then surely our writing must be an effort to serve others. It doesn’t even bother me that some authors would write mainly to make a living. Likewise, I don’t have a problem with authors-even pastor authors-being paid for their work (more on this in a moment). They can run a business on good will and pious aspirations. Writing should be in the service of others. I have no problem with Christian publishing houses trying to make money. Writing is hard work, but authors should never forget that to be read is also a tremendous gift.Ģ. That someone would pay money to do so is amazing. That someone would take days or weeks to work through something I’ve written is remarkable. Writing for others is a privilege. That someone should listen to me is pretty nice. With Stephen Furtick in the news for his mansion-to-be and Mark Driscoll facing accusations (and some evidence within his ministry) of plagiarism, I thought it would be worthwhile to write down a few thoughts on pastors writing books.ġ. Since 2008, when Why We’re Not Emergent came out, I’ve done a lot of writing and a lot thinking about writing. I never dreamt I would have that opportunity so soon and so often. I hoped that someday, somehow, somewhere, for somebody I would be able to write a book. Rewind my life six years and I would tell you that one of my biggest dreams in life is to get a book published.
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