Few books have given me a distinct view for radical biblical ministry and a clear focus on true Christian leadership as Piper's Brothers, We are Not Professionals has. Classes that I have have taken in pastoral leadership have centered themselves on modeling the secular world's leadership gurus and their strategic paradigms of herding the thousands and serving the millions. In contrast to the training of a CEO, the mentoring of biblical leadership must be radical for its very role is radically different.

In 30 chapters, Piper tackles both theological, philosophical, and methodological deficiencies in today's modern pastorate. He fights for the uplifting of biblical truth, the magnifying of the glory of God, the motivating of the desires, the laboring of deep study, the neglecting of half-hearted ministry, and the centering of biblical fundamentals. All else is frivolous, sugar-coated, and misplaced.

The ministry consists not of large budgets, large followings, and large facilities. Rather, it remains the humbling, cross-carrying journey that follows the Prince that is establishing His kingdom. His Word is the pastor's guidebook and His Glory is the pastor's heartthrob.