The Ministry We Need: Three Inaugural Discourses, Delivered at Auburn, June 18, 1835 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Unknown Author

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483898643 ISBN 13: 9780483898646

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A historic set of inaugural discourses that examines the kind of ministry the church needs today.

This 1835 address surveys the aims, training, and character of ministers, urging a scripturally grounded, practically useful, and enduring approach to religious leadership.

The work presents a clear program for ministerial life, stressing scriptural fidelity, faithful preaching, and the cultivation of durable virtue in the pastorate. It discusses the role of theological training, church unity, and the responsibilities of ministers to their congregations and the wider faith community. While rooted in its own era, the call to a ministry that is faithful, expository, and service‑oriented remains relevant for readers interested in church history and 19th‑century religious life.

• A detailed call for a scriptural, not merely academic, ministry
• Emphasis on expository preaching and faithful interpretation of the Bible
• Focus on training, integrity, and durable character in church leaders
• Reflections on unity, responsibility, and the public role of religion in society

Ideal for students of church history, theology, and readers curious about 19th‑century American religious life.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483898643
• ISBN 13: 9780483898646
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 202