Immeasurable: Reflections on the Soul of Ministry in the Age of Church, Inc.

Skye has authored three books, The Divine Commodity: Discovering a Faith Beyond Consumer Christianity, WITH: Reimagining the Way You Relate to God, and Futureville. He has been a sought after consultant for groups facing challenges at the intersection of faith and culture like The Lausanne Movement, The White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, and the Interfaith Youth Core. Skye and his wife Amanda have three children: Zoe, Isaac, and Lucy and reside in Wheaton, IL.. About the AuthorSKYE JETHANI is an author, speaker, consultant and ordained pastor. He also serves as the co-host of the popular Phil Vischer Podcast, a weekly show that blends astute cultural and theo

Skye and his wife Amanda have three children: Zoe, Isaac, and Lucy and reside in Wheaton, IL.. He has been a sought after consultant for groups facing challenges at the intersection of faith and culture like The Lausanne Movement, The White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, and the Interfaith

But not anymore. In response to this trend, some pastors have looked to emulate those who are praised by the culture—business leaders, entertainers, and social activists. Immeasurable will help ministers recognize the cultural forces shaping their view of the calling, and then reimagine what faithful church leaders can look like in the twenty-first century. There are endless resources to help pastors do the practical work of ministry, but there are far fewer that speak to the pastor’s soul and spirit. I’ll never forget what one student said…‘My denomination wants me to have an M.Div., but once they see I can grow a big church, I don't think they'll make me finish the program.’”The priorities of this future pastor were startling, but he’s not alone in them.In the years since that class, author and minister Skye Jethani has seen more and more pastors swallowed by the celebrity syndrome. We’ve turned away from viewing our pastors as shepherds, and now expect them to be celebrities. That, taken with reduced trust of institutional religion overall, makes it easy to see why ministers feel insecure about their calling. This has led to a new understanding of what a minister should be. Immeasurable provides affirmation and enco