Description
The clich is that those who do not learn from the mistakes of the past are doomed to repeat them. But Thabiti Anyabwile contends that it is not the mistakes we must study; it is the people who have overcome them. So he presents three of the most influential African-American pastors in American history who can teach us what faithful ministry entails.
Lemuel Haynes (1753-1833) reminds pastors that eternity must shape our ministry. Daniel A. Payne (1811-1893) stresses the importance of character and preparation to faithful shepherding. And Francis J. Grimk (1850-1937) provides a vision for engaging the world with the gospel. While they are from the African-American tradition, they, like all true saints, belong to all Christians of every background and era. Distinctive for its use of rare and out-of-print messages, Anaybwile's work is valuable as a reference as well as a devotional resource.
Author: Thabiti M. Anyabwile
Publisher: Crossway
Published: 03/02/2007
Pages: 194
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.51lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.86w x 0.51d
ISBN13: 9781581348279
ISBN10: 1581348274
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christianity | History
- Religion | Christian Ministry | Pastoral Resources
About the Author
Thabiti M. Anyabwile is senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Grand Cayman Islands. He holds BA and MS degrees in psychology from North Carolina State University. He and his wife, Kristie, have two daughters and one son.