The Reformed Pastor - Softcover

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“All that a minister does is a kind of preaching.” — Richard Baxter

Few books have shaken the conscience of ministers across the centuries like The Reformed Pastor, the 1656 classic by Puritan pastor Richard Baxter. Direct, convicting, and immensely practical, this volume is far more than a historical document—it’s a heart-searching call to pastoral faithfulness.

Based on Acts 20:28, Baxter urges pastors to “take heed” to their own spiritual lives before they ever attempt to shepherd others. With bold honesty and Puritan clarity, he examines:

• The need for personal holiness in the ministry

• The danger of superficial preaching without personal transformation

• The power of private catechism and personal visitation

• The daily cost of caring for souls purchased with Christ’s blood

This book began as a lecture to local ministers, but quickly became a timeless guide for spiritual leaders of every generation. Baxter challenges ministers to lead by example, live earnestly, teach plainly, and labor to awaken hearts before ever stepping into the pulpit.

With biting wit, powerful exhortation, and gospel-centered passion, Baxter delivers unforgettable lines such as:

“It is a contradiction in terms, to be a Christian, and not humble.”
“We must study how to convince and get within men, and how to bring each truth to the quick.”
“Labor to awaken your own hearts before you go to the pulpit.”

Beloved by Spurgeon, recommended by J.I. Packer, and still required reading in seminaries today, The Reformed Pastor remains one of the most important books ever written on pastoral ministry.

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