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1 online resource (191 pages) |
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text file rdaft |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-184) and indexes. |
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Part I: Lemuel Haynes : pastoral ministry in light of eternity -- The character and work of a spiritual watchman described (1792) -- The important concerns of ministers and the people of their charge (1798) -- The sufferings, support, and reward of faithful ministers, illustrated (1820) -- Part II: Bishop Daniel A. Payne : a vision for an educated pastorate -- Who is sufficient for these things? (1852) -- The Christian ministry : its moral and intellectual character (1859) -- The divinely approved workman : semi-centennial sermon (1874) -- Part III: Frances Grimké : the Gospel and the church in the world -- The Afro-American pulpit in relation to race elevation (1892) -- Christianity and race prejudice (1910) -- The religious aspect of reconstruction (1919) -- Christ's program for the saving of the world (1936). |
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| Summary |
The cliché 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. Grimké (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. |
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Publisher metadata. |
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African Americans -- Religion.
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African American clergy.
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Pastoral theology.
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Haynes, Lemuel, 1753-1833.
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Payne, Daniel Alexander, 1811-1893.
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Grimké, Francis J. (Francis James), 1850-1937.
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Electronic books.
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| ISBN |
9781433519246 (e-pub) |
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9781581348279 (print) |
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