The Christian Pastor's Manual: A Selection of Tracts on the Duties, Difficulties, and Encouragements of the Christian Ministry

by John Brown (Compiler)

Godly men from the past present a wealth of material for pastors as well as for those training for the ministry. The character, qualifications, and duties of the preacher are emphasized along with the difficulties and snares associated with the office. The priority of preaching Christ faithfully and experientially is held forth as the focal point of pastoral ministry.

421 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1826

About the author

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John Brown was a Scottish minister and theologian, known for his exegesis as a preacher. He was the grandson of John Brown of Haddington

Reviews

[Jimmy Reagan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a reprint originally published in 1826. Soli Deo Gloria and Solid Ground have reprinted this fine volume. Every chapter is written by a different preacher of that era. Some are better than others, but all are good. The chapters may read slightly slower being from that period, but are worth the time. You might enjoy reading one chapter a day and then mulling it over.

I especially recommend the chapter on “Pastoral Cautions” by Abraham Booth. These and other chapters remind us again how so many facets of ministry never change through the centuries.

Young or old, you should ponder the chapter by Isaac Watts called “Questions Proper for Young Ministers Frequently to Put to Themselves.” I finished it only to pray: “Help me Lord.”