Reformed Pastor

De: Richard Baxter

Narrado por: Simon Vance

His introduction begins, "Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood."

This charge from Acts 20:28 only is the beginning of a solemn and overarching task to be personally involved and disciple all of your congregants. Richard Baxter's plea for shepherding his flock continues with a charge to pastors to verify their own spiritual walk and then walks them through various disciplines, strategies and goals to guide and instruct their congregation.

©2007 Richard Baxter (P)2008 christianaudio.com

For Those Laboring For Christ’s Church

This book will awaken your soul to the seriousness of pastoral ministry and encourage you to faithfulness.

an absolute must read

A book that has been treasured by pastors for years and is worth it's weight in gold for those willing to take and apply the truth in it!
my only critique of this version is in the formatting it would be nice to have the ability to return was section without having to search the entire 60-90 minute chapter

A must read for pastor/elders

Pastors of all stages in their ministry need insight-what greater insight can we get than from the puritans. Baxter nails it.
Spurgeon’s, “Lectures To My Students,” is also a great read.
Simon Vances narration sounds natural, doesn’t sound like he’s reading. Great job.
“As a dying man before dying men...”

Every Pastor Needs to Read this!

This book was excellent! It hit home and is a 'must read' for anyone going into ministry!

life changing for dads

Aimed at pastors but hits true for all in a position to lead or teach

Letter of Gold

In the preface it was noted this could be written with letters of gold. I have to agree on that. This book is written to pastors and those who aspire to be so with practical and convicting insight. It’s definitely not light reading (listening) but worth the time. The reader does an outstanding job. Definitely a five star book.

Timless

Pastor, want to learn God's calling for you as you care for Christ's ittle ones? Read this! Once your done, read it again. Then again...and again.

a must-read for all true preachers and pastors

a godsend, this is a must-read for all true preachers and pastors. very detailed and thorough

I was not prepared.

After reading this book (and even while reading it) I feel like I was given a stick to fight a dragon, told to fight the Russian from Rocky 4 after eating a dozen donuts, and asked to hold my breath after being punched in the gut...I was not prepared, nor do I think I could have been.

Honestly, this is one of the few books I definitely need to read again in the future...it did not sink deep enough into my hard heart, did not sharpen enough my dull mind, and did not take a deep enough root in my dry soul.

In other words: I am the problem when trying to read this book.

Baxter has made me feel as if I only play at being a pastor, and as if my seriousness of heart and mind in the role have been nothing but shallow water for toddlers to splash in.

May the Lord help me have even a fraction of the dedication and urgency that this man has for the Kingdom of God and its citizens.

Not the classic I was expecting

This book isn’t bad, but it’s not amazing either. Baxter is writing out of his context and though there are things to glean here I feel this book is centered in a Christendom that no longer exists.