The Pastoral Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The Pastoral books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work
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Working the Angles: The Shape of Pastoral Integrity
Buy on Amazon1987
The Contemplative Pastor: Returning to the Art of Spiritual Direction
Buy on Amazon1989
Under the Unpredictable Plant an Exploration in Vocational Holiness
Buy on Amazon1992
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the The Pastoral series is publication order: 1. Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work (1980), 2. Working the Angles: The Shape of Pastoral Integrity (1987), 3. The Contemplative Pastor: Returning to the Art of Spiritual Direction (1989), 4. Under the Unpredictable Plant an Exploration in Vocational Holiness (1992). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The The Pastoral series by Eugene H. Peterson contains 4 books. The series began in 1980 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The The Pastoral series is written by Eugene H. Peterson. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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