Pastoral Ministry

Purves, Andrew. The Crucifixion of Ministry: Surrendering Our Ambitions to the Service of Christ. Downers Grove, Ill: IVP, 2007. Paperback, 152 pages. $15.00

(Review copy courtesy of InterVarsity Press.)

Recently I sat down with Pastor Matt Morrell to discuss the challenges of being a young pastor, life in a pastor’s family, the state of Fundamentalism, the role of the Internet and blogs, and other topics. Matt is the new pastor of the historic Fourth Baptist Church of Plymouth, Minnesota. He succeeds Richard V. Clearwaters, Dr. Ernest Pickering, and Dr. Doug McLachlan in that role.

Wilson, Michael Todd & Brad Hoffmann. Preventing Ministry Failure: A ShepherdCare Guide for Pastors, Ministers and Other Caregivers. Downers Grove, Ill: IVP Books, 2007. 265 pages, Paperback. $16.00.

(Review copy courtesy of InterVarsity Press.)

^{Editor’s Note: Dr. Jeff Straub’s articles occasionally appear in lieu of Dr. Bauder’s regular column.}

^{Note: Dr. Sam Horn is host of The Word for Life radio program.}

by Dr. Sam Horn

^{Note: Dr. Sam Horn is host of The Word for Life radio program.}

by Dr. Sam Horn

Being Satisfied with Our Shepherd and Pleased with Our Pastor

by Doug Smith

<sup>Author’s Note: This article is adapted from a message delivered at the first graduation for the Cumberland Area Pulpit Supply, Phase 1 Training, on April 14, 2007.

Psalm 23—A Psalm of David

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.</sup>

by Jeff Straub

by Jason Button

Anyabwile, Thabiti M. The Faithful Preacher: Recapturing the Vision of Three Pioneering African-American Pastors. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2007. Paperback, 192 pages. $15.99

(Review copy courtesy of Crossway Books)

by Dan Burrell

1 Timothy 5:17—”Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.”