Pastors and Their Critics
by Joel R. Beeke and Nick Thompson | Book Summary
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Author: Joel R. Beeke and Nick Thompson
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"Soon, however, this sense of ministerial privilege begins to wane. What is the cause of the decline? The prospect that initially appeared bright as the noonday sun has quickly been overshadowed by the clouds of ministerial problems, and in particular, ministerial opposition." (p. 13) Seminary and ordination prepared a pastor to study Scripture, preach expository sermons, and strategize for church growth and health. Unfortunately, many pastors are not prepared to deal with the criticism that inevitably lands on the pastor. "We have written this book to address this largely unaddressed problem." (p. 14) In writing about how pastors ought to handle criticism, advice is offered from "a biblical and Reformed perspective" (p. 14). |
Joel R. Beeke is president and professor of systematic theology and homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In addition to his work in higher education, Beeke is editor of Banner of Sovereign Grace Truth, editorial director of Reformation Heritage Books, and president of Inheritance Publishers. He has written and contributed to over seventy books, including Puritan Reformed Theology, Family Worship, Reformed Preaching, and Parenting by God's Promises. Beeke is also a pastor of the Heritage Netherlands Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids.
Nick Thompson is a graduate of Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, and he is currently pursuing ordination in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Thompson is the pastor of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In addition to Pastors and Their Critics, he is the author of Growing Downward: The Path to Christ Exalting Humility.
Pastors and Their Critics
by Joel R. Beeke and Nick Thompson
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | Joel R. Beeke and Nick Thompson |
| Publisher | P&R Publishing |
| Date | 2020 |
| Pages | 177 |
Overview:
Many young pastors survive seminary and ordination only to find themselves deeply discouraged by the experience of pastoring a church. These pastors enter ministry with optimism, excitement, and enthusiasm. They want to bring change to the local church, and they have a genuine desire to reach their community and the world for Christ. These men feel privileged to pastor a local congregation.
"Soon, however, this sense of ministerial privilege begins to wane. What is the cause of the decline? The prospect that initially appeared bright as the noonday sun has quickly been overshadowed by the clouds of ministerial problems, and in particular, ministerial opposition." (p. 13)
Seminary and ordination prepared a pastor to study Scripture, preach expository sermons, and strategize for church growth and health. Unfortunately, many pastors are not prepared to deal with the criticism that inevitably lands on the pastor. "We have written this book to address this largely unaddressed problem." (p. 14) In writing about how pastors ought to handle criticism, advice is offered from "a biblical and Reformed perspective" (p. 14).
Joel R. Beeke is president and professor of systematic theology and homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In addition to his work in higher education, Beeke is editor of Banner of Sovereign Grace Truth, editorial director of Reformation Heritage Books, and president of Inheritance Publishers. He has written and contributed to over seventy books, including Puritan Reformed Theology, Family Worship, Reformed Preaching, and Parenting by God's Promises. Beeke is also a pastor of the Heritage Netherlands Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids.
Nick Thompson is a graduate of Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, and he is currently pursuing ordination in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Thompson is the pastor of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In addition to Pastors and Their Critics, he is the author of Growing Downward: The Path to Christ Exalting Humility.