How to Be a Pastor
Wisdom from the Past for Pastors in the Present
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About this book
While affirming the importance of preaching, Cuyler makes it clear that pastoral care of individual people is central to pastoral ministry. As he writes, "Set it down as a cardinal principle . . . that if you would interest people in the gospel and interest them in their salvation, you have got to interest yourself in them and all that belongs to them."
Whether you are just starting in ministry or have been a pastor for some time, the wisdom provided in this volume will be of immense help to you as you shepherd the flock of God that is among you.
Praise for this book
“Previous generations of pastors excelled as doctors of the soul. They modeled the priority of not only word-ministry but congregational soul care. In How to Be a Pastor, nineteenth-century pastor Theodore Cuyler personifies the details of shepherding the local church. In a short, readable volume, Cuyler strips away the clutter that can distract pastors to identify specific, doable ways to genuinely shepherd the flock. I’ll be eagerly recommending this book to pastors and students as a short primer on faithful pastoral work.”
Phil A. Newton, director of pastoral care and mentoring, Pillar Network
Sandy Willson, interim president, The Gospel Coalition
“In an age of the greatest de-churching movement in American history, we pastors need encouragement and guidance. This book gives us much of what we need. As popular as he was in the nineteenth century, Theodore Cuyler is not well known today. But he should be. His pastoral ministry had a profound, godly influence on his congregation precisely because of his godly character and his commitment to pastoral fundamentals. This book boils it all down to the basics. Pastors, get it. Read it.”
Christopher Ash, writer in residence, Tyndale House, Cambridge
“This profoundly heartwarming book will refresh the spirits of many pastors and aspiring pastors. It comes from another age and a different culture. But it breathes the love of the Savior through the affections of the pastor. I warmly commend this beautiful book to pastors and all who care about pastoral leadership in our churches.”
Brian Croft, executive director, Practical Shepherding
“How to Be a Pastor reminds every one of us with stunning clarity what the true timeless call of a pastor is—to care for souls. Every pastor and aspiring pastor should read this book and keep it close.”
Timothy George, distinguished professor, Beeson Divinity School
“There are two things every pastor must do: preach the word and tend the flock. This book is the story of one man who did both things well in the midst of a busy urban ministry marked by prayer, soul winning, and personal pastoral care. An inspiring read for every pastor and for every young minister preparing to become one.”
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