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The men whose stories appear in this book made up a network of pastors. Through personal contact, or influence, or by reading each other’s books, they were bound together in a spiritual brotherhood. They shared a common burden to see God glorified, his Son magnified, and his Spirit honoured by wholesome and practical biblical preaching, wise pastoral counselling, church and family strengthening, and faithful Christian living. Haste and Parker introduce us to these men, their theology, and the lessons we can learn from them.

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This compendium of Puritan thought about the pastor’s life draws from a rich vein of Christian wisdom, one that is much needed in this day of shallow thinking—even within the church of the Lord Jesus. -- Michael A. G. Haykin (Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky) Whether you are long–acquainted with the names that appear in [these pages] or are entering the world of seventeenth– and eighteenth–century gospel ministry for the first time, you will be grateful to chefs Matthew Haste and Shane Parker for bringing this excellent menu of spiritual food to your table. -- Sinclair B. Ferguson (Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi) The Pastor’s Life equips not only pastors, but all spiritual leaders, how better to pray, preach, witness and shepherd the people God has called us to serve. -- Bill Jones (Chancellor, Columbia International University, South Carolina) In this book Matt Haste and Shane Parker have given us the opportunity to gather around the metaphorical table with wise, seasoned pastors, long gone from this visible world. This book can help the reader to think through not just the importance of personal piety and pastoral skill, but also to see examples of how to pursue such things. -- Russell D. Moore (President, The Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission)

What sheer joy it is to read this book! Here is a treasure trove of information and insight from the best of the Puritan pastors on every key aspect of the pastor's life and ministry. Pastors, read it, and Christians, buy it for your minister! It will not fail to move and improve ministry in a Biblical and God-honouring way. It will whet your appetite to delve deeply into the writings of these marvellous pastor-theologians who have under God so blessed and helped so many of us over the years. -- Wallace Benn In this book Matt Haste and Shane Parker have given us the opportunity to gather around the metaphorical table with wise, seasoned pastors, long gone from this visible world. This book can help the reader to think through not just the importance of personal piety and pastoral skill, but also to see examples of how to pursue such things. -- Russell D. Moore This compendium of Puritan thought about the pastor's life draws from a rich vein of Christian wisdom, one that is much needed in this day of shallow thinking-even within the church of the Lord Jesus. -- Michael A. G. Haykin

Though the Puritan pastors (whom Dr. Matt Haste and Dr. Shane Parker skilfully bring to life) lived hundreds of years in the past, the authors effectively communicate practical principles and practices that we can apply today. The Pastor's Life equips not only pastors, but all spiritual leaders, how better to pray, preach, witness and shepherd the people God has called us to serve. -- Bill Jones What sheer joy it is to read this book! Here is a treasure trove of information and insight from the best of the Puritan pastors on every key aspect of the pastor's life and ministry. Pastors, read it, and Christians, buy it for your minister! It will not fail to move and improve ministry in a Biblical and God-honouring way. It will whet your appetite to delve deeply into the writings of these marvellous pastor-theologians who have under God so blessed and helped so many of us over the years. -- Wallace Benn This compendium of Puritan thought about the pastor's life draws from a rich vein of Christian wisdom, one that is much needed in this day of shallow thinking-even within the church of the Lord Jesus. -- Michael A. G. Haykin In this book Matt Haste and Shane Parker have given us the opportunity to gather around the metaphorical table with wise, seasoned pastors, long gone from this visible world. This book can help the reader to think through not just the importance of personal piety and pastoral skill, but also to see examples of how to pursue such things. -- Russell D. Moore

In this book Matt Haste and Shane Parker have given us the opportunity to gather around the metaphorical table with wise, seasoned pastors, long gone from this visible world. This book can help the reader to think through not just the importance of personal piety and pastoral skill, but also to see examples of how to pursue such things. -- Russell D. Moore This compendium of Puritan thought about the pastor's life draws from a rich vein of Christian wisdom, one that is much needed in this day of shallow thinking-even within the church of the Lord Jesus. -- Michael A. G. Haykin Whether you are long-acquainted with the names that appear in [these pages] or are entering the world of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century gospel ministry for the first time, you will be grateful to chefs Matthew Haste and Shane Parker for bringing this excellent menu of spiritual food to your table. -- Sinclair B. Ferguson The Pastor's Life equips not only pastors, but all spiritual leaders, how better to pray, preach, witness and shepherd the people God has called us to serve. -- Bill Jones

This compendium of Puritan thought about the pastor's life draws from a rich vein of Christian wisdom, one that is much needed in this day of shallow thinking-even within the church of the Lord Jesus. -- Michael A. G. Haykin What sheer joy it is to read this book! Here is a treasure trove of information and insight from the best of the Puritan pastors on every key aspect of the pastor's life and ministry. Pastors, read it, and Christians, buy it for your minister! It will not fail to move and improve ministry in a Biblical and God-honouring way. It will whet your appetite to delve deeply into the writings of these marvellous pastor-theologians who have under God so blessed and helped so many of us over the years. -- Wallace Benn

Whether you are long-acquainted with the names that appear in [these pages] or are entering the world of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century gospel ministry for the first time, you will be grateful to chefs Matthew Haste and Shane Parker for bringing this excellent menu of spiritual food to your table. -- Sinclair B. Ferguson (Chancellor's Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi) In this book Matt Haste and Shane Parker have given us the opportunity to gather around the metaphorical table with wise, seasoned pastors, long gone from this visible world. This book can help the reader to think through not just the importance of personal piety and pastoral skill, but also to see examples of how to pursue such things. -- Russell D. Moore (President, The Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission) This compendium of Puritan thought about the pastor's life draws from a rich vein of Christian wisdom, one that is much needed in this day of shallow thinking-even within the church of the Lord Jesus. -- Michael A. G. Haykin (Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky) The Pastor's Life equips not only pastors, but all spiritual leaders, how better to pray, preach, witness and shepherd the people God has called us to serve. -- Bill Jones (Chancellor, Columbia International University, South Carolina)

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Matthew D. Haste is Associate Professor of Biblical Spirituality and Director of Professional Doctoral Studies at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He has served in pastoral ministry in Kentucky and South Carolina. Shane W. Parker is Associate Professor of Leadership and Missions at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.

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