A Word to Fellow Pastors and Other Ch..., Horatius Bonar
A Word to Fellow Pastors and Other Ch..., Horatius Bonar
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A Word to Fellow Pastors and Other Christian Leaders

Author: Horatius Bonar

Narrator: Saethon Williams

Unabridged: 2 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/05/2019


Synopsis

Take heed therefore unto yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has placed you as bishops to feed the congregation of God, which he has purchased with his own blood. – Acts 20:28

The objective of the Christian ministry is to convert sinners and to edify the body of Christ. No faithful minister can possibly rest short of this. Applause, fame, popularity, honor, and wealth – all these are vain. If souls are not won, and if saints are not matured, our ministry itself is futile.

Questions we have to ask ourselves: Has it been the purpose of my ministry and the desire of my heart to save the lost and guide the saved? Is this my aim in every sermon I preach and in every visit I make? Is it under the influence of this feeling that I continually live and walk and speak? Do I pray and toil and fast and weep for this? Do I spend and am I spent for this, counting it, next to the salvation of my own soul, my greatest joy to be the instrument of saving others? Is it for this that I exist? To accomplish this, would I gladly die? Have I seen the pleasure of the Lord prospering in my hand? Have I seen souls converted under my ministry? Have God’s people found refreshment from my lips and gone on their way rejoicing, or have I seen no fruit of my labors? Am I content to remain fruitless? Am I satisfied to preach without knowing of one saving impression I made or one sinner awakened?

Opinions are not what man needs; he needs truth. Not theology, but God. Not religion, but Christ. Not literature and science, but the knowledge of the free love of God in the gift of His only begotten Son.

Table of Contents

Ch. 1: The Importance of Being Hot for Christ

Ch. 2: The Importance of Being Right with God Ourselves

Ch. 3: The Danger of Unfruitful Ministry

Ch. 4: The Importance of Eliminating Our Faults

Ch. 5: The Need of Revival in Ministry

Former Title: Words to Winners of Souls


Reviews

Goodreads review by Ben on December 18, 2021

Humbling and Powerful The brevity of this book might fool some into thinking it’s a quick read, but nothing could be further from the truth. I fought back tears every few pages as Bonar gently and firmly reminded me of the urgency of my calling and the terrible sin of treating it lightly. We pray oft......more

Goodreads review by Andy on October 30, 2020

You could read this book for free on google play books. a classic from 1800s, but still relevant for this day. a detailed way a servant could fall, maybe from the author's experience and any other on that time.......more

Goodreads review by Richard on September 22, 2021

I love to learn, read, and listen to Christian classic books. They are so much depth, devotion, and meatiness. Mr. Bonar’s book is included. It is very convincing and challenging. For my 21st century ears, the standard for a leader or minister of the gospel as outline here is very high (if I pause e......more

Goodreads review by Paul on November 09, 2022

We take for granted that the objective of the Christian ministry is to convert sinners and to edify the body of Christ. No faithful minister can possibly rest short of this. Applause, fame, popularity, honor, and wealth – all these are vain. If souls are not won, and if saints are not matured, our m......more

Goodreads review by stanley Philippe on April 09, 2022

Just love it What a great little book. It challenges me to rethink my Christian walk. This should be a required reading for church leaders and pastors.......more