Richard Baxter (1615-1691) was vicar of Kidderminster from 1647 to 1661. In an introduction to this reprint, Dr. J.I. Packer describes him as "the most outstanding pastor, evangelist and writer on practical and devotional themes that Puritanism produced." His ministry transformed the people of Kidderminster from "an ignorant rude and revelling people" to "a godly worshipping community. These pages, first prepared for a Worcestershire association of ministers in 1656, deal with the means by which such changes are ever to be accomplished.
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Reviewed by Richard A Douglas (South Woodslee, On,), April 11, 2008
The "reformed" pastor can be a misleading title. But when you look at the lower case spelling of reformed you realize it has nothing to do with theology and everything to do with reforming the man of God. "Pastor" is also a description of what one does more than the title of what one is. This is an excellent book to use in discussing the ministry of anyone who knows what it is to be an "under shepherd".
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Reviewed by Joshua Stone (Canada), December 19, 2007
As a student training for the ministry, this book has shown me new areas of ministry that I have never even thought of, let alone been taught. I am indebted to this book for opening my eyes to so vast a job that still needs to be done.
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