Ligon Duncan
Chancellor/CEO of @ReformTheoSem https://t.co/GGauFZNheY // John E. Richards Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology
Book Recommendations:
Recommended by Ligon Duncan
“Dr. @philnewton901 has given us a superb book in “40 Questions about Pastoral Ministry” @KregelAcademic. I heartily commend it to you, as do @PastorCroft @SeanMLucas @JoshPManley @kswhitfield & many others of the great and good. https://t.co/VqIrFEEa3J” (from X)
by Phil A. Newton·You?
by Phil A. Newton·You?
A veteran pastor answers the questions that today’s pastors are asking In 40 Questions about Pastoral Ministry, veteran pastor Phil Newton provides trustworthy answers to 40 of the most common and pressing questions relating to the life and work of the pastor. Covering five major categories―such as development, practices, and preaching―Newton equips pastors to successfully handle everyday duties and challenges, including:Remaining spiritually healthyStrengthening your marriageDealing with discouragementAvoiding pitfallsLeading elders’ meetingsMentoring future leadersPreaching through books of the BibleConducting marriages and funeralsPracticing church disciplineLeading change and revitalization, and much more Basing his answers on Scripture, theological reflection, and personal experience, Newton serves as a mentor and guide for pastors at every stage of ministry. The questions and answers are self-contained, and topics of interest can be easily located. Pastors will want to consult this volume often for authoritative advice on all aspects of pastoral ministry.
Recommended by Ligon Duncan
“Since January 1, 2019, I’ve worked through David B. Calhoun’s edition of “Prayers on the Psalms” (@BannerofTruth) twice. From now until the end of the year, each day I will continue to post highlights from my favorite prayers in that book. I have a new prayer project for 2020. https://t.co/jRo0tRaiNz” (from X)
by Various·You?
by Various·You?
The Scottish Psalter of 1595 was unique in that it contained a series of prayers on the Psalms. Regarded as 'one of the little-known devotional treasures of the Scottish Church' these prayers breathe the spirit of humble confidence in God in the midst of trouble and persecution. Presented here in slightly updated form they are sure to suggest much matter for prayer in public, private, and family worship.
Recommended by Ligon Duncan
“If there is an area in special need of reformation in the worship of evangelical churches, it is congregational singing. I am so thankful for the Gettys’ hearts for this vital aspect of our communion with God. One place for us to begin this recovery is to understand why singing together is so important. This book will help. People and pastors alike need to read it.” (from Amazon)
by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty·You?
by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty·You?
Sing! has grown from Keith and Kristyn Getty’s passion for congregational singing; it’s been formed by their traveling and playing and listening and discussing and learning and teaching all over the world. And in writing it, they have five key aims: • to discover why we sing and the overwhelming joy and holy privilege that comes with singing • to consider how singing impacts our hearts and minds and all of our lives • to cultivate a culture of family singing in our daily home life • to equip our churches for wholeheartedly singing to the Lord and one another as an expression of unity • to inspire us to see congregational singing as a radical witness to the world They have also added a few “bonus tracks” at the end with some more practical suggestions for different groups who are more deeply involved with church singing. God intends for this compelling vision of His people singing—a people joyfully joining together in song with brothers and sisters around the world and around his heavenly throne—to include you. He wants you,he wants us, to sing.