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Richard Baxter was vicar of Kidderminster from 1647 to 1661. In an introduction to this reprint, Dr. J.I. Packer describes him as 'the most outstanding pastor, evangelist and writer on practical and devotional themes that Puritanism produced'. His ministry transformed the people... Read Full Overview

The Reformed Pastor (1656) stands as Richard Baxter's influential treatise on pastoral ministry, presenting a comprehensive vision for faithful and effective pastoral care in the Reformed tradition. Originally delivered as an address to fellow ministers, this work combines deep... Read Full Overview

The Reformed Pastor by Richard Baxter is a masterful exploration of pastoral ministry that continues to resonate with church leaders and believers alike. Written with profound insight and unwavering conviction, this classic work challenges pastors to embrace their sacred duty... Read Full Overview

"Nothing can be rightly known, if God be not known; nor is any study well managed, nor to any great purpose, if God is not studied. We know little of the creature, till we know it as it stands related to the Creator: single letters, and syllables uncomposed, are no better than... Read Full Overview

As a leader of religious thought in England, Richard Baxter (1615-1691) was deeply concerned about the state of the church, and, in particular, about the condition of the ministry. During his years at Kidderminster, he attempted to draw contending parties together by an experiment... Read Full Overview

An unabridged edition with all three Chapters and Parts, to include: Introductory Note - The Oversight of Ourselves - The Oversight of The Flock - The Nature of This Oversight - The Motives to This Oversight - The Manner of This Oversight - Motives to The Oversight of The... Read Full Overview

Richard Baxter's classic call to pastors to work personally with those in their care for the salvation of their souls through the use of catechizing and church discipline. This Fully Updated for Today's Reader edition is set in New Times Roman 12-point type. Scripture text is... Read Full Overview

"The Reformed Pastor is a most extraordinary performance, and should be read by every young minister, before he takes a people under his stated care; and, I think, the practical part of it reviewed every three or four years; for nothing would have a greater tendency to awaken... Read Full Overview

The Reformed Pastor is a work by Richard Baxter now brought to you in this new edition of the timeless classic.

Richard Baxter was one of the most important leaders of the Puritan church in England in the 17th century. Born in Shropshire, England sometime in 1615, Baxter was poorly educated as a child, but diligently pursued his education as a young man and decided to enter the church... Read Full Overview

"Lay siege to your sins, and starve them out by keeping away the food and fuel which is their maintenance and life."

― Richard Baxter

- Includes Paintings of Christ Our Savior, and Images of Richard Baxter

(LARGE PRINT EDITION) This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.

Richard Baxter's The Reformed Pastor is a timeless classic that has blessed and challenged pastors and ministers for hundreds of years. From the Preface: "Of the excellence of this work, it is scarcely possible to speak in too high terms. It is not a directory relative to the... Read Full Overview

Richard Baxter was one of the most important leaders of the Puritan church in England in the 17th century. Born in Shropshire, England sometime in 1615, Baxter was poorly educated as a child, but diligently pursued his education as a young man and decided to enter the church... Read Full Overview