Words of Counsel: For All Leaders, Teachers, and Evangelists

by Charles Haddon Spurgeon

There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repents. (Luke 15:10)


Is there any occupation as profitable or rewarding as that of winning souls for Christ? It is a desirable employment, and the threshold for entry into this profession is set at a level any Christian may achieve – you must only love the Lord God with all your heart, soul, and mind; and your fellow man as yourself. This work is for all genuine Christians, of all walks of life. This is for you, fellow Christian.


Be prepared to be inspired, challenged, and convicted. Be prepared to weep, for the Holy Spirit may touch you deeply as you consider your coworkers, your neighbors, the children you know, and how much the Lord cares for these individuals. But you will also be equipped. Charles Spurgeon knew something about winning souls, and he holds nothing back as he shares biblical wisdom and practical application regarding the incredible work the Lord wants to do through His people to reach the lost.


About the Author
Charles Haddon (C. H.) Spurgeon (1834-1892) was a British Baptist preacher. He started preaching at age 17 and quickly became famous. He is still known as the “Prince of Preachers” and frequently had more than 10,000 people present to hear him preach at the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London. His sermons were printed in newspapers, translated into many languages, and published in many books.

Genres: Christian, Leadership, Theology, Christianity, Nonfiction, Evangelism, Faith

177 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 31, 2006

About the author

Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) was England's best-known preacher for most of the second half of the nineteenth century. In 1854, just four years after his conversion, Spurgeon, then only 20, became pastor of London's famed New Park Street Church (formerly pastored by the famous Baptist theologian, John Gill). The congregation quickly outgrew their building, moved to Exeter Hall, then to Surrey Music Hall. In these venues, Spurgeon frequently preached to audiences numbering more than 10,000—all in the days before electronic amplification. In 1861, the congregation moved permanently to the newly constructed Metropolitan Tabernacle.

Reviews

[Haley Annabelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Personally, this is not my type of book. So I didn't love it. However, the book itself is great! There were definitely things I learned and things that were encouraging and convicting. If you need som encouragement to be faithful in sharing the gospel, Spurgeon does a great job at that!

[Autumn · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a sweet treasure! This book is perfect for non-preaching Christians. A preacher is blessed with an opportunity to preach the gospel and disciple every week from the pulpit and throughout the week to his flock. Spurgeon encourages the mothers, the Sunday school teachers, the believers that don't think they make an impact to keep focused on sharing Christ. I loved near the end when he spoke to parents saying "do you, father, put your arms around your son's neck in an embrace and pray for and with him?" It made me picture big burly Spurgeon with his twin boys not holding back affection and tenderly showing them the way of Christ.

[Joshua Pearsall]

This book is wonderful, and full of many great things to meditate on. How does one live as a Christian, fulfill our purpose in the body of Christ? From calling backsliders back, to being a parent, to being a minister, to being laity. If you read nothing else from this book though, I think chapter 2 itself is worth reading by any and all Christians.

Ch. 1: One Soul that Repents................................................. 1
Ch. 2: Angels in Sodom.......................................................... 9
Ch. 3: Diligence in Christ.....................................................19
Ch. 4: Godly Enthusiasm .....................................................27
Ch. 5: Nothing but the Truth...............................................33
Ch. 6: Be Strong and Courageous.......................................41
Ch. 7: According to Your Faith............................................51
Ch. 8: God’s Laborers............................................................55
Ch. 9: The Power of the Gospel of Christ ..........................65
Ch. 10: Doing All as unto the Lord.....................................73
Ch. 11: A Great Leader and Good Soldiers.......................81
Ch. 12: Sunday School Ministry .........................................91
Ch. 13: Hard Work and its Reward.....................................99
Ch. 14: Our Time with the Scriptures..............................109
Ch. 15: We need Laborers..................................................121
Ch. 16: Save the Children...................................................129
Ch. 17: Saving a Soul ..........................................................137
Ch. 18: Restoring Those Who Have Erred.......................143
Ch. 19: The Weeping Sower...............................................153
About the Author ................................................................163

[Sandu Andronic · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excelentă! La ce te poți aștepta din partea lui Spurgeon, decât la sfaturi pline de înțelepciune? Mereu am admirat modul excelent prin care el transformă învățătura biblică în practică. Face această trecere atât de bine, cu așa mare finețe. Este o plăcere să îl citesc mereu. Talentul său de scriitor nu a fost mai prejos decât talentul său de orator. El face atât de bine trecerea de la "ce este" la "cum trebuie", de la "ce spune Scriptura?" la "ce trebuie să facem noi". Spurgeon are farmecul înnăscut de a fi mereu proaspăt, mereu interesant și mereu incisiv în ceea ce transmite. Cărțile sale, precum și predicile, vor rămâne eterne.

În același timp, el caută mereu să arate o blândețe pastorală în tot ceea ce scrie, și se vede, dar în esență, el este dur, adică nu tolerează micile alunecări de la învățătura Biblică. Corectează orice deviere cu tact. De aceea, mie personal, îmi este imposibil să îl citesc pe Spurgeon și nu fiu mustrat pe alocuri în inima mea, fiindcă mereu mă pune în fața Scripturii ca în fața unei oglinzi și mă ajută mă văd pe mine însumi mai clar, datorită luminii pe care Dumnezeu o dă prin Cuvânt. Cu toate aceasta, niciodată nu plec neîncurajat sau neinspirat de scrierile sale. Așa că, dacă cauți o resursă bună despre slujirea creștină, această carte este numai bună.

[Hunter Newton · Rating 5 out of 5]

They don’t call him the Prince of Preachers for nothing. Grace on every page but he also calls the reader to care for the lost and Jesus so much more, regardless of where they’re at currently. Would recommend to anyone.

[RichardBLANKINSHIP/ · Rating 5 out of 5]

an excellent book of thought provoking themes for self-improvement

[Beth Eisentraut · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! What a book! This is the first Spurgeon book I have read, but I'm now a fan.

[Richard Angelus · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is timeless because Mr. Spurgeon draws his writings from the well of the living water, namely, the Spirit-inspired written Word of God. His blood, like what he said about John Bunyan, is Bibline (he made up this word). He said of Bunyan that can be applied to himself: "Prick him anywhere —his blood is Bibline, the very essence of the Bible flows from him. He cannot speak without quoting a text, for his very soul is full of the Word of God" :)

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[Josh Broccolo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Though-provoking, challenging, and practical. Spurgeon is always a great read.

[Andy Febrico Bintoro · Rating 5 out of 5]

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this is more like a way of pastoring, the leaders must not forget about the gospel mission.

[Paul · Rating 2 out of 5]

become a fisher

[Robert]

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[Richard Ward · Rating 5 out of 5]

Here is wise counsel from a cherished and seasoned pastor from the past.

[Kellye · Rating 3 out of 5]

While there are some very good chapters in here, they are often hard to get to through the verbiage. Sturgeon was no doubt a great preacher, but he was a wordy, repetitive author.

[Derek Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great stuff on what it means to be a laborer specifically.

[Kristen Stieffel · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a Sunday school teacher, I found this book very encouraging. Spurgeon, in his usual way, combines encouragement with exhortation. His statements about the importance of evangelism are a rebuke and a challenge to complacent people like me. I highlighted many portions of this text and will return to it again.

[Chad West · Rating 3 out of 5]

*3.5*. Had some good words. Some might even say it was like counseling. Good recommendation Ridge. I like books like these, but sometimes the chapters with the best points could easily be made into full books on the subject. So sometimes I was left wanting more. However, super convicting and made me realize some aspects of my life that I overlook.

[Mark Donald · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Spurgeon's writing. In this short work on counsels for Christian workers he addresses particular challenges, temptations, and blindspots that Christian workers face and brings clarity, conviction, and encouragement.

A great read for anyone, but particularly those in full-time ministry.

[Yvonne M. Patterson-Quirk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Christian Wisdom

Charles Spurgeon was a prolific Christian writer. Having read a couple of his books, I decided to try this one. He gives good, practice advice that is timeless.

[Yanjanani Kalaya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eye-opening Insights

This book opened my eyes to why I must do my work in earnerst because there is value in all of it, however small and mundane it might seem. It is for the Master, Jesus. It is my pleasure as one who has been shown the mercy of salvation

[Duncan · Rating 3 out of 5]

more of a counsel to those in ministry in the church. That an aim in conversion and deligence on the part of a christian worker should sought after.

[Alan Rennê · Rating 5 out of 5]

Revigorante!