What does it mean to be a pastor? In his autobiography, The Reformed Pastor, 17th century nonconformist pastor Richard Baxter shares his own experiences to encourage other pastors in their vocation. The pastor’s work is to glorify God and share the truth of His faithful ways. Pastors are called to obey God’s commandments and seek His knowledge so that they may grow in His love. Baxter discusses the many facets of the pastorate: the nature of the work to be done, the difficulties faced by those who are called to do it, and the benefits reaped by those who do this work with God as their guide. In hopes of inspiring others, Baxter graciously shares what he has learned about the pastoral responsibilities to God, the congregation, and the self.
If you still seek to please men, you are no longer the servants of Christ. He who dares to spend his life in pleasing the flesh and in pleasing people is bolder than I am. He who dares to waste his time in flattery and admiration does not much consider what he should do with his time. Oh, that I could only improve my time according to my convictions of the necessity of improving it! Having looked death in the face as often as I have done, I will not thank him if he values his time.
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Author : Richard Baxter
Format : Paperback
ISBN : 9789937981309
Language : English
Pages : 213
Publisher : GOSPEL PUBLICATION
Richard Baxter (1615-1691) preached “as a dying man to dying men.” He was devoted to God and was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. Best known as the minister of Kidderminster in England, his love for God and others resulted in practically the entire town of Kidderminster turning to Jesus during Baxter’s ministry there. Richard Baxter desired unity among Christians, which often resulted in opposition from those who held to church loyalty or theological views rather than to Christ and God’s Word. Baxter had his share of persecution, even being imprisoned on several occasions.
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