In short, this book is for every misfit suspicious of institutionalized religion but who is still seeking transcendence and mystery. Pastrix: a derogatory term used by Christians who refuse to recognize female pastors. Wildly entertaining and deeply resonant, this is the book for people who hunger for a bit of hope that doesn't come from vapid consumerism for women who talk too loud and guys who love chick flicks and for the gay person who loves Jesus and won't be shunned by the church. Heavily tattooed and loud-mouthed, Nadia Bolz-Weber, a former stand-up. Using life stories-from living in a hopeful-but-haggard commune of slackers and her unusual but undeniable spiritual calling to her experiences pastoring people from all walks of life-and poignant honesty, Nadia portrays a woman who is both deeply faithful and deeply flawed, giving hope to the rest of us along the way. Pastrix: a derogatory term used by Christians who refuse to recognize female pastors. Surrounded by fellow alcoholics, depressives, and cynics, she realized: These were her people.

On the right: Rev Eva Cresente a character in the new vi.' Nadia Bolz-Weber on Instagram: 'On the left: UK cover of Pastrix. Heavily tattooed and loud-mouthed, Nadia, a former stand-up comic, sure as hell didn't consider herself to be religious leader material-until the day she ended up leading a friend's funeral in a smoky downtown comedy club. Pastrix is a collection of vignettes, retelling moments when Nadia was struck with the contradiction of her humanness and the calling to be a minister. 2,041 likes, 71 comments - Nadia Bolz-Weber (sarcasticlutheran) on Instagram: 'On the left: UK cover of Pastrix. Now a New York Times bestselling author, Nadia Bolz-Weber takes no prisoners as she reclaims the term 'pastrix'(pronounced 'pas-triks,' a term used by some Christians who refuse to recognize female pastors) in her messy, beautiful, prayer-and-profanity laden narrative about an unconventional life of faith.