Weak Pastor, Strong Christ: Developing a Christ-Shaped Gospel Ministry

by Reuben Bredenhof

The second letter to the Corinthians is a touchstone for pastors seeking advice on effective ministry. It is a revealing window into the tumult of Paul's relationship with this congregation that shows Paul's concern for the spiritual welfare of a local church. Although he loved the Corinthians dearly and labored for them intensely, their relationship was marked by the tensions and challenges that are acutely familiar to church leaders unclear expectations, comparison to other pastors, criticisms of ministry style, vocational stresses, disputes over money, and more. Reuben Bredenhof expertly unpacks these complexities and reveals Paul's vision for Christ-shaped gospel ministry-a vision that can help you, too. Table of
Searching for a Model of Ministry
Serving under Pressure
Building a Ministerial Identity
Pastoring Like a Father
Preaching for the Glory of Christ
Facing a Barrage of Criticism
Handling Money Wisely
Being a Willing Sufferer
Working with Purpose
Traveling from Corinth to Today

Genres: Christian Living

141 pages, Paperback

Published March 26, 2021

Reviews

[Sean McGowan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book. Practical lessons from Paul’s pastoral ministry, specifically among the Corinthians. Recommended.

[Drew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worthy of a slower second read.