Pastors in the Classics
Pastors in the Classics

Author: Leland Ryken

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2012-01-01

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1441235884

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Throughout the history of English literature, church ministers have figured prominently in novels, plays, morality tales, and even poetry. Pastors in the Classics is a unique, unprecedented collection of relevant literary masterpieces in which the pastor's experience is a major part of the story. Part 1 is a reader's guide to twelve important classics written over four centuries and covering seven different nationalities. Each chapter not only describes and interprets the work in question, it also highlights a specific feature of pastoral ministry explored in the work. Part 2 is a handbook that defines the canon of literary masterpieces that deal with the pastor's experience, offering reading suggestions for both ministers and lovers of literature. From the familiar (The Canterbury Tales; Cry, the Beloved Country; and The Scarlet Letter) to the lesser-known (Silence, Witch Wood) to the surprising (A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man), this collection uncovers the good, the bad, and the ugly ways in which pastors have been presented to the reading public for the past half millennium.

Pastors in the Classics
Pastors in the Classics

Author: Leland Ryken

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 0801071976

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This one-of-a-kind resource introduces pastors and seminarians to wisdom found in literary classics that can shape their ministries today.

Pastoral Theology in the Classical Tradition
Pastoral Theology in the Classical Tradition

Author: Andrew Purves

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 2001-11-01

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 1611642108

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Too often pastoral care is uninformed by historical practice and is overly influenced by psychological theory and practice, according to Andrew Purves. At least one consequence of this is that it is often disaffiliated from the church's theological heritage. Purves examines Christian writers from the past who represent the classical tradition in pastoral theology--classical in the sense that they and their texts have shaped the minds and practices of pastors in enduring ways. He reflects on texts from Gregory Nazianzus, John Chrysostom, Gregory the Great, Martin Bucer, and Richard Baxter. He includes a brief biography of each author, introduces the major themes in the writer's theology, and discusses the issues arising for pastoral work.

The Pastor's Book
The Pastor's Book

Author: R. Kent Hughes

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2015-10-14

Total Pages: 451

ISBN-13: 143354590X

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Pastors are tasked with the incredibly demanding job of caring for the spiritual, emotional, and, at times‚ physical needs of their people. While seminary is helpful preparation for many of the challenges pastors face, there’s far more to pastoral ministry than what can be covered in the classroom. Designed as a reference guide for nearly every situation a pastor will face, this comprehensive book by seasoned pastors Kent Hughes and Doug O’Donnell is packed full of biblical wisdom and practical guidance related to the reality of pastoral ministry in the trenches. From officiating weddings to conducting funerals to visiting the sick, this book will equip pastors and church leaders with the knowledge they need to effectively minister to their flocks, both within the walls of the church and beyond.

Some Pastors and Teachers: Reflecting a Biblical Vision of What Every Minister Is Called to Be
Some Pastors and Teachers: Reflecting a Biblical Vision of What Every Minister Is Called to Be

Author: Sinclair Ferguson

Publisher: Banner of Truth

Published: 2017-12-18

Total Pages: 824

ISBN-13: 9781848717893

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In five sections and thirty-nine chapters, Sinclair B Ferguson writes on pastor-teachers whose life and work have left an indelible mark on his own life, and then leads us in a series of chapters on the teaching of John Calvin, John Owen and the seventeenth century Puritans. This is followed by studies of Scripture, the ministry of the Spirit, the nature of Biblical Theology, the work of Christ, adoption, the nature of the Christian life and other important doctrines. The final section discusses various aspects of preaching, including preaching Christ from the Old Testament, the importance of theology, reaching the heart, and concludes with a decalogue for preachers. All this, as the epilogue makes clear, is set within the context and goal of doxology.

The Pastoral Epistles for Pastors
The Pastoral Epistles for Pastors

Author: John Kitchen

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 623

ISBN-13: 9781934952023

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This 624 page work is an exegitical and expositional commentary on the Pastoral Epistles. The beginning pastor and the seasoned minister will be better equipped and encouraged to shepherd the flock of God. The Appendices are of extraordinary value to the expositor. They include exegetical and expositional outlines, an annotated bibliography, and a topical index to ministry maxims found in the pastorals.

The Pastor and the Sunday-School (Classic Reprint)
The Pastor and the Sunday-School (Classic Reprint)

Author: John T. Faris

Publisher:

Published: 2016-06-20

Total Pages: 94

ISBN-13: 9781332726257

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Excerpt from The Pastor and the Sunday-School The Sunday-school in that church is large, earnest, enthusiastic. The superintendent gives the chief credit to the pastor; the pastor insists that the superintendent is responsible. The truth is, pastor and superintendent are working together so wisely and harmoniously that each. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Pastor (Classic Reprint)
The Pastor (Classic Reprint)

Author: Meade C. Williams

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-01-31

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9780332194769

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Excerpt from The Pastor The best and most significant title of the Gospel minister is Pastor. It is a comprehensive term, and all his varied functions can be included under it. While however the term Pastor is generic, and Preacher stands related to Pastor but as part to the yet for convenience sake, we have come to designate Certain parts of our work in their distinction from other parts, as Pastoral. In this sense What is the Pastor? And what is Pastoral work? About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.