Another telling quote

But in this life of obedience it turns out there is a steady attrition of ego satisfaction, for as I carry out my work I find that people are less and less responding to me and more and more responding to God.   They hear different things in my sermon than I have so carefully spoken, and I am offended by their inattention.  They find ways of being responsive to the Spirit of God that don't fit into the plans thast I have made for the congregation - plans that, with their cooperation,  would not only serve to glorify God but would redound to my credit as one of his first-rank leaders. (p30)

Its fascinating how Peterson is already turning the everyday frictions of ministry into the warp and woof of what God requires...