Table of contents
Information about this Book
Preface
Section 1—Called With a Holy Calling
In Christ’s Stead
The Sacredness of the Work
The Field is the World
The Minister’s Responsibility
The Outlook
For Further Study
Section 2—Ministers of Righteousness
Christ Our Example
Christ as a Teacher
A Lesson for Our Time
Paul, The Apostle to the Gentiles
For Further Study
Section 3—The Needed Preparation
Young Men in the Ministry
The Youth To Be Burden-Bearers
Education for Missionary Work
Young Men as Missionaries
Voice Training for Workers
“Study to Show Thyself Approved”
Canvassing as an Education For the Ministry
Bible Study Necessary to Efficiency
Young Ministers to Labor with Older Ministers
The Young Minister
For Further Study
Section 4—Qualifications
Consecration
Tactfulness
The Grace of Courtesy
Propriety of Deportment
The Social Relations
Decision and Promptness
Gathering the Fruit—A Dream
Essentials to Service
For Further Study
Section 5—The Minister in the Pulpit
“Preach the Word”
Breaking the Bread of Life to Souls
Preaching Christ
Righteousness By Faith
Counsel To An Evangelist
Practical Suggestions
Carefulness in Manners and Dress
Public Prayer
For Further Study
Section 6—The Under-Shepherd
The Good Shepherd
Personal Ministry
The Shepherd’s Work
Bible-Readings with Families
The Value of Individual Effort
A Division of Labor
The Minister’s Wife
The Minister in His Home
“Feed My Lambs”
Prayer for the Sick
Teaching the People to Be Liberal
The Support of the Gospel
The Influence of Diet Upon Health
Ministers to Teach Health Reform
How to Present the Principles of Health Reform
The Minister and Manual Work
Our Duty to Preserve Health
Danger from Overwork
For Further Study
Section 7—Helps in Gospel Work
Bible Study
Secret Prayer
Faith
Courage
How God Trains His Workers
Take Time to Talk with God
Our Greatest Need
Self-Examination
Self-Improvement
The Holy Spirit
Development and Service
For Further Study
Section 8—Dangers
The Danger of Rejecting Light
A Warning Against False Teaching
Sound Doctrine
Fanaticism
Self-Confidence
Words of Caution
No Respect of Persons with God
Seclusion
Ministers and Commercial Business
For Further Study
Section 9—Methods
Labor in the Cities
Counsel Regarding the Work in Cities
Medical Missionary Work in Cities
The City Mission Training-School
Thoroughness
Meeting Opposition
Discussions not to be Sought
Defective Methods
The Temperance Work
Religious Liberty
Our Attitude in Regard to Politics
Work for the Jews
Importance of the Camp-Meeting
Less Preaching, More Teaching
Sowing and Reaping
For Further Study
Section 10—Conference Responsibilities
Conference Presidents
Ministers and Business Matters
Care for Workers
Houses of Worship
Examination for the Ministry
Ordination
Business Meetings
Proper Remuneration for Ministers
A Wise Distribution of Means
Economy in Mission Work
The Regions Beyond
For Further Study
Section 11—In Relation with One Another
In Contact with Others
Varied Gifts
Unity in Diversity
The Spirit of Independence
Consideration for Those Struggling with Difficulties
“Consider One Another”
Church Discipline
For Further Study
Section 12—Closing Words
Power for Service
The Reward of Service
For Further Study
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