The Reformed Pastor (1656)

by Richard Baxter

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In his introduction, “Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.” This charge from Acts 20:28 only is the beginning of a solemn and overarching task to be personally involved and disciple all of your congregants. Richard Baxter’s plea for shepherding his flock continues with a charge to pastors to verify their own spiritual walk and then walks them through various disciplines, strategies and goals to guide and instruct their congregation.… (more)

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Wouldn't claim to agree with everything Baxter preaches, but was surprised by how applicable much of it is for today. (

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KoestK | Jun 21, 2023 |

Incredibly convicting, intellectually stimulating, and pastorally invigorating. This is a must-have for any who sense the call for ministry. (

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ARad555 | Sep 11, 2021 |

Reprinted from the 5th ed. (1862) of the abridged edition (first publ. 1829) (

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ME_Dictionary | Mar 19, 2020 |

This book has great things to say about pastoral self care, pastoral vocation and the priority of catachesis. I do think Baxter is a little dour and I would question how some of his methodology would translate, but I am wowed by the sacredness in which he views his vocation and the attentiveness he had towards his flock. (

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Jamichuk | May 22, 2017 |

Used in a Pastoral Theology & Administration class in college. (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Richard Baxter	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Brown, William	Editor	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Packer, J.I.	Introduction	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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Let us consider, What it is to take heed to ourselves.
I. See that the work of saving grace be thoroughly wrought in your own souls. Take heed to yourselves, lest you be void of that saving grace of God which you offer to others, and be strangers to the effectual working of that gospel which you preach; and lest, while you proclaim to the world the necessity of a Saviour, your own hearts should neglect him, and you should miss of an interest in him and his saving benefits.

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In his introduction, “Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.” This charge from Acts 20:28 only is the beginning of a solemn and overarching task to be personally involved and disciple all of your congregants. Richard Baxter’s plea for shepherding his flock continues with a charge to pastors to verify their own spiritual walk and then walks them through various disciplines, strategies and goals to guide and instruct their congregation.

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