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Now presented in modern English, Durham’s classic treatment on scandal has been separated into four convenient volumes that can be used to edify a new generation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-scandal-of-stumbling-blocks-paperback\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Scandal of Stumbling Blocks: Avoiding Spiritual Harm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-scandal-of-undisciplined-disciples-paperback\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Scandal of Undisciplined Disciples: Making Church Discipline Edifying\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-scandal-of-false-teaching-paperback\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Scandal of False Teaching: Combating the Plague of Error\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-scandal-of-church-divisions-paperback\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Scandal of Church Divisions: Healing the Wounds of Schism\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Reformation Heritage Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52077450035498,"sku":"DurScanBund","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7746\/8458\/files\/Durham-Bundle---The-Scandal-of-Undisciplined-Disciples---The-Scandal-of-Stumbling-Blocks.matte.webp?v=1787258990"},{"product_id":"encouragement-for-today-s-pastors-paperback","title":"Encouragement for Today’s Pastors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Scriptures advise us to learn from examples of faithful ministers (Heb. 13:7).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Puritans were a group of such ministers whose teaching and living can be particularly encouraging to troubled and discouraged pastors today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey were steadfast in adhering to Scripture as the Word of God, in confessing the great truths of the Reformed faith, and in applying sound doctrine to the problems of life in an age and culture nearly as challenging as our own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eEncouragement for Today's Pastors\u003c\/em\u003e, Joel R. Beeke and Terry D. Slachter examine the writings of these pastors of a bygone era consider how they can help struggling pastors today. Here pastors will find a helping hand, reminding them of the importance of cultivating personal piety, resting in God's sovereignty recovering clarity in their calling, discovering means of support God provided, recognizing the dignity of their office, and taking comfort in grace and glory to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e“As the fresh sea breeze, these Puritan mentors refresh our senses as they discuss the office, calling, and blessing of pastoral ministry. This small compendium contains more useful guidance than some whole seminary curriculae. Any pastor seeking wisdom, any pastor needing fuel should turn to these godly and biblical counselors. Their ideas, as well as passion, are needed now more than ever. It is so refreshing to hear from real experts, proven pastors—not the hirelings. Like eavesdropping on a Roundtable of worthies, this conversation is priceless (and not overpriced!). Drink from this well often; it will help your flocks, along with their shepherds. I commend this heartily to all our friends and the next generation of pastors.” \u003cbr\u003e—David Hall, pastor of Midway Presbyterian Church of America, Atlanta, Georgia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“There are men in the church of Jesus Christ who are not mighty preachers or evangelists, but are outstanding servants of the Lord because of their God-given ability to visit a congregation and spread encouragement. The very news of their coming can lift the spirits of a church with anticipation and then their actual ministries, both privately and publicly, can renew the aspirations of young and old in Christ. Full of faith and the Holy Spirit, these people are the means under God of building up the morale of wilting congregations, giving them courage and making God’s people feel they can stand, and they can go on, and that they will indeed overcome a time of heaviness. Such Christian leaders are inspirational men and their ministries make people feel strong. Of course it is God who gives such gifts to them to do this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe same Spirit that came upon Barnabas and made him a son of encouragement is upon them, and hundreds like them in our day. But as in all the stewardship of preaching and pastoral graces, such a gift needs to be refined, educated, and stirred up. This is one of the grand benefits that comes from the careful and prayerful reading of this book. You owe it to the people of God to become a son or daughter of encouragement. It is an exercise of Christian prudence, and an energizing ministry of the Spirit of God to do this in you and through you to the body of Christ.” \u003cbr\u003e—Geoff Thomas, pastor of Alfred Place Baptist Church, Aberystwyth, Wales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One: Piety\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n1. Zeal for the Ministry of the Word\u003cbr\u003e\n2. “In Sweet Communion, Lord, with Thee”\u003cbr\u003e\n3. Encouraged by God’s Promises\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two: Sovereignty\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n4. God Gives the Increase\u003cbr\u003e\n5. Submission to God’s Will\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three: Clarity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n6. Taking Heed to Doctrine\u003cbr\u003e\n7. Practicing What Is Preached\u003cbr\u003e\n8. 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Among these, none has a reputation better than an English work with the Latin title \u003cem\u003eJus Divinum Regiminis Ecclesiastici\u003c\/em\u003e, with the English subtitle \u003cem\u003eThe Divine Right of Church Government\u003c\/em\u003e. In three successive editions, two of which were penned during the time that the Westminster Assembly met, ‘sundry’ London ministers laid out their case. In the first part of the book they demonstrate that there is a government of the church established and revealed by God. In the second part of the book they describe that government, explain its benefits to God’s people, and further develop the biblical and theological justifications for presbyterianism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChris Coldwell’s new edition of this classic work will prove a most welcome addition to the Presbyterian minister’s or even church member’s bookshelf. The entire book was addressed to people who were not yet persuaded regarding the merits of presbyterian church government. It hardly needs to be said that such an audience has only expanded in the Christian world and that many people could benefit from understanding a principled form of church government rather than ones where leaders (or members) make it up as they go along. This critical edition is almost a third longer than earlier abridged versions. It offers David Noe’s translations of Latin material and a thoughtful introduction. The edition also evidences Coldwell’s careful editorial work and successful sleuthing, in some cases solving puzzles that have stumped historians for centuries. 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How many ways a thing may be of divine right. And first ... by true light of nature\u003cbr\u003e4. Of a divine right by obligatory Scripture examples\u003cbr\u003e5. Of a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ejus divinum\u003c\/em\u003e, a divine right by divine approbation\u003cbr\u003e6. Of a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ejus divinum\u003c\/em\u003e, a divine right by divine acts\u003cbr\u003e7. Of a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ejus divinum\u003c\/em\u003e, a divine right by divine precepts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Two: Of the Nature of That Church Government Which Is of Divine Right according to the Scripture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. The description of church government\u003cbr\u003e2. Of the subject described, church government, the terms briefly opened up\u003cbr\u003e3. Of the genus or general nature of church government, power \u0026amp; authority\u003cbr\u003e4. 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Fesko, Harriet Barbour Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreface \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Danger of False Teaching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow False Teaching Takes Root\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTackling False Teaching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChurch Leaders Must Tackle False Teaching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristians Must Resist False Teaching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConclusion \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscussion Questions \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reformation Heritage Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52078274674986,"sku":"9798886860788","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7746\/8458\/files\/9798886860788.MAIN__31948.1700579690.jpg?v=1788012061"},{"product_id":"the-scandal-of-undisciplined-disciples-paperback","title":"The Scandal of Undisciplined Disciples","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW119219195 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW119219195 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW119219195 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eMention church discipline, and people often react in discomfort. But Jesus made discipline a test of whether a church meets His approval. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW119219195 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eThe Scandal of Undisciplined Disciples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW119219195 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e, Scottish Presbyterian James Durham helps us see how God uses discipline to purify the Church and restore His children, answering common questions about its nature and practice. Updated into modern English, Durham’s classic treatment on the importance of church discipline can now help a new generation embrace this God-ordained practice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW119219195 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW119219195 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW119219195 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW119219195 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eSeries Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW119219195 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW119219195 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW119219195 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW119219195 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eIn 1659, James Durham published \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW119219195 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eThe Dying Man’s Testament to the Church of Scotland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW119219195 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW119219195 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eA Treatise concerning Scandal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW119219195 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e. The large book was divided into four parts, looking at scandal in general, public scandals in the church, doctrinal scandals, and the scandal of division. Now presented in modern English, Durham’s classic treatment on scandal has been separated into four convenient volumes that can be used to edify a new generation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW119219195 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW119219195 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-scandal-of-stumbling-blocks-paperback\"\u003eThe Scandal of Stumbling Blocks: Avoiding Spiritual Harm\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Scandal of Undisciplined Disciples: Making Church Discipline Edifying \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-scandal-of-false-teaching\"\u003eThe Scandal of False Teaching: Combating the Plague of Error \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-scandal-of-church-divisions\"\u003eThe Scandal of Church Divisions: Healing the Wounds of Schism\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW119219195 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW119219195 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW119219195 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This is an accessible ‘go-to manual’ for ministers and elders to consult in carefully navigating through myriad disciplinary situations. Durham fills in nuanced details between the degrees of censure in Reformed confessions and books of church order to best address varying circumstances. Such discerning advice of a seasoned pastor properly balances scriptural responsibilities of ecclesiastical governors while also speaking to church members about avoiding further stumbling by stubbornness or schism—all to everyone’s edification.” \u003cbr\u003e—Grant Van Leuven, pastor of Puritan Reformed Presbyterian Church, San Diego, California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"SCXW119219195 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW119219195 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW119219195 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction: Why Does Church Discipline Matter?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. When Is Church Discipline Necessary?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. How Should Church Courts Handle Disciplinary Cases?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. When Has a Disciplinary Case Been Satisfactorily Resolved?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. What Practical Issues Arise in Administering Church Discipline?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Why Does Separation from a Church Fail to Address the Issue?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. 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Contributors such as Joel Beeke, Ligon Duncan, Michael Horton, and Robert Letham write out of their experience both as pastors and theologians, providing a pattern of rich biblical-theological reflection that a vibrant ministry demands and that those engaged in ministry need in order to be sustained in their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This book . . . shows how every point of theology can make God’s servants more helpful, holy, and happy.” \u003cbr\u003e—Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This book is important not only for what it says, but for what it models.” \u003cbr\u003e—D. A. Carson, Emeritus Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eTheology for Ministry\u003c\/em\u003e repays careful reading . . . as an exploration of the biblical and confessional truths that should inspire and anchor all our lives.” \u003cbr\u003e—Kevin DeYoung, Senior Pastor, Christ Covenant Church, Matthews, North Carolina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I have learned something from every contributor in every contribution, and I think you will, too. . . . May you find here welcome encouragement from the truth of God’s Word for the faithful practice of God’s ministry to God’s people.” \u003cbr\u003e—Ligon Duncan, Chancellor and CEO, Reformed Theological Seminary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“There is no greater need than to help ministers think out the implications of historic scriptural doctrines for their life and practice in their own time and place. We have enough ‘how-to’ manuals that tend to stifle the theologically informed, practical creativity that Theology for Ministry provides.” \u003cbr\u003e—Tim Keller, Pastor Emeritus, Redeemer Presbyterian Churches of New York City\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“These essays herald the truth that ministry needs theology, and they offer a generous and vibrant vision that the church today urgently needs.” \u003cbr\u003e—Stephen J. Nichols\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"P\u0026R Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52078291452202,"sku":"9781629956558","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7746\/8458\/files\/9781629956558__10783.1762905757.1280.1280.jpg?v=1784064331"},{"product_id":"thoughts-on-preaching-and-pastoral-ministry-hardcover","title":"Thoughts on Preaching and Pastoral Ministry","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003e Thoughts on Preaching and Pastoral Ministry\u003c\/i\u003e, James M. Garretson provides a detailed narrative of James W. Alexander’s life in order to better understand his approach to gospel labors. Garretson draws deeply from Alexander’s correspondence, tracking the spiritual development of his life as it shaped his practice of pastoral ministry. In addition, assessments of Alexander’s sermons, books, and especially reviews provide valuable personal statements that shed light on his character and convictions. Throughout, Alexander is allowed to speak for himself so that the reader may enter into the spiritual pulse that animated his life and actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBracing, heartening, and at times frustrating, Alexander’s growth as a Christian and development as a minister is the story of a man subdued by God’s grace and a life marked by a growing conformity to the likeness of Christ. 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Zaspel, pastor of Reformed Baptist Church of Franconia, Pennsylvania, and executive editor of Books at a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“We owe an incalculable debt to Dr. Garretson for once again leading us into that rich vein of biblical and practical insights concerning the Christian ministry, on this occasion embedded in the life and labors of J. W. Alexander, one of the ‘three mighty men’ of the early years of Princeton Seminary. In its pages we find a masterful blend of historical facts and spiritual diagnosis which enable us to sense that we have in great measure come to truly know who Alexander was, both as a Christ-obsessed man and a Christ-obsessed preacher and seminary teacher.”\u003cbr\u003e—Albert N. Martin, author of \u003cem\u003ePreaching in the Holy Spirit\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Building on his initial research on the preaching of Archibald Alexander, Dr. Garretson has immersed himself in the experimental, practical theology of the early Princeton men. I have thoroughly enjoyed and profited from this work on the life and ministry of J. W. Alexander, a son of Archibald Alexander. As I read the book, I was entertained, challenged, convicted, encouraged, and motivated. You will be as well. One of the beauties of the book is that Dr. Garretson allows Alexander to speak for himself by voluminous quotations from his correspondence. Although the book is written in a popular style, there is also a treasure trove in the footnotes for the perusal of those who desire to delve more deeply into the various themes of the book.” \u003cbr\u003e—Joseph A. Pipa Jr., president and professor of historical and systematic theology, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“James W. Alexander occupies the uppermost tier of inspiring pastor-theologians connected to Princeton Seminary in the nineteenth century. Those whose lives have been greatly enriched by his many scattered writings have long waited for a biography of him that draws readers into these writings and highlights the many passions of his life, including his passion for preaching and pastoral ministry. James Garretson has done an incalculable work in compiling this spiritually edifying book. Those who read it will discover a godly mentor and a model for life and ministry and will be richly blessed.” \u003cbr\u003e—Gary Steward, assistant professor of history, Colorado Christian University; and author of \u003cem\u003ePrinceton Seminary (1812–1920): Its Leaders' Lives and Works\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“On one level, James Garretson’s \u003cem\u003eThoughts on Preaching and Pastoral Ministry\u003c\/em\u003e is an inspiring analysis of the life of J. W. Alexander, a man who was shaped by God’s providence into one of the greatest American preachers of the nineteenth century. At a deeper and much more profound level, it is an insightful primer on the basics of effective pastoral ministry that demands a thoughtful reading from prospective ministers of the gospel in this and every age. At the heart of Garretson’s wise and compelling analysis is his contention that the key to Alexander’s effectiveness as a minister was not his wide-ranging and celebrated brilliance, but the ‘Christ-centered focus’ that characterized his ‘personal devotion, pulpit proclamation, and pastoral practice.’ Garretson’s volume is an important and much-needed reminder that the ‘best preparation’ for faithful pastoral ministry is not found in the pursuit of academic acclaim, but in the cultivation of that ‘disposition of devotion’ that is essential to ‘a life of self-sacrificing service on behalf of others.’ Highly recommended.”\u003cbr\u003e—Paul Kjoss Helseth, professor of Christian thought, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, and author of \u003cem\u003e“Right Reason” and the Princeton Mind: An Unorthodox Proposal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForeword\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Early Years: 1804–1821\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Seminary Student: 1822–1824\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Tutor at the College of New Jersey: 1824–1825\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Licentiate: 1825–1827\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Charlotte Court-House: 1827–1828\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. Trenton: 1829–1832\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7. Editor: 1833\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8. Professor of Rhetoric and Belles Lettres: 1833–1844\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9. Duane Street Church: 1844–1849\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10. Seminary Professor: 1849–1851\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11. European Voyage: May—October 1851\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12. Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church: 1851–1857\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13. Europe Again: May–October 1857\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14. The Final Years: 1857–1859\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15. God, My Exceeding Joy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppendix 1 Presbyterial Charge: 1841\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppendix 2 “O Haupt boll Blut und Wunden”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reformation Heritage Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52078294270250,"sku":"9781601784131","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7746\/8458\/files\/9781601784131.MAIN.jpg?v=1784811998"},{"product_id":"to-win-our-neighbors-for-christ-paperback","title":"To Win Our Neighbors for Christ: The Missiology of the Three Forms of Unity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn many modern histories of Christian missions, the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century is depicted as a movement lacking missionary zeal. 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It gives the historical background for each of the three forms of Unity and shows that the original intent of our confessions was indeed to reach the lost with the good news of the gospel. It also shows how we as a church need to have that same desire to clearly articulate these truths to our own generation of souls today.”\u003cbr\u003e—Richard Bout, missions coordinator, United Reformed Churches in North America (URCNA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Full disclosure: Dr. Wes Bredenhof is my family’s enthusiastic pastor, through whom we are fed with pure gospel preaching. His heart pulses with true love for the biblical, Reformed faith and with a deep desire to reach the lost. 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Pastor, whether you are discouraged by criticism or tempted to self-congratulation by fruitfulness, \u003cem\u003eWeak Pastor, Strong Christ\u003c\/em\u003e will bring biblical clarity to your view of yourself and of the service to which your gracious Lord has called you.”\u003cbr\u003e—Dennis E. Johnson, professor emeritus of practical theology, Westminster Seminary California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Reuben Bredenhof gives us a fine, thoughtful, engaging, and readable study of 2 Corinthians that opens up the apostle Paul’s pastoral mind and heart to today’s pastors and church members. Those in pastoral ministry will find this book immensely encouraging, realistic, and practical, as will church members. Reuben both opens up the difficulties and joys Paul experienced in pastoring the Corinthian Christians in the first century and bridges the gap between then and now so that the importance and relevance of Paul’s teaching for today’s churches and pastors is clear. This wise and practical book goes well beyond the superficiality of ‘how to’ books on Christian ministry to dig deep into theology and ministry. 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