The Reformed Pastor

An Updated and Abridged Edition of Richard Baxter’s Classic Text

Originally written in 1656 and endorsed by generations of leading pastors as an essential book on the work of ministry, this abridged version of The Reformed Pastor presents the best of Richard Baxter’s timeless advice in simple, modern language that’s more accessible to a new generation of church leaders.

In inspiring communications to his fellow ministers, Baxter challenged them to pursue teaching and personal pastoral ministry with an exceptional degree of faithfulness. His words were grounded in the apostle Paul’s encouragement to the leaders in Ephesus to “take heed unto yourselves and all the flock.” Baxter’s advice remains relevant today as Christian leaders face both new and age-old challenges in ministry. With this updated, abridged version of The Reformed Pastor, editor Tim Cooper retains Baxter’s passionate message in a modern, simplified style that speaks clearly to today’s Christian leaders.

1. Opening Credits
2. Foreword | Chad Van Dixhoorn
3. Introduction
4. Chapter 1: Take Heed unto Yourselves
5. Chapter 2: Take Heed unto All the Flock
6. Chapter 3: The Ministerial Work
7. Chapter 4: What a Subtle Enemy Is This Sin of Pride!
8. Chapter 5: Many Things Sadly out of Order
9. Chapter 6: Reasons Why You Should Take Heed unto All the Flock
10. Chapter 7: The Greatest Benefits of Our Work
11. Chapter 8: Many Difficulties We Will Find
12. Chapter 9: Some May Object
13. Chapter 10: The Best Directions I Can Give
14. The Cathechism
15. Closing Credits