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Tony Reinke:

In advance of C.J. Mahaney’s chapter “Ordinary Pastors” to be published in the forthcoming Together for the Gospel book, we are reprinting the chapter in 12 parts (courtesy of Crossway). In this series C.J. addresses some of the common temptations ordinary pastors experience and sets for them a realistic vision for successful pastoral ministry that honors God and faithfully proclaims the Savior.

The ultimate goal of the series is to encourage ordinary pastors, men who are laboring faithfully in their ordinary churches and who seek to honor the extraordinary Savior. In the words of an older mentor to a young pastor,

What is important at the end of the day is the church—ordinary churches trying to live faithfully in a rapidly changing society. Ordinary churches pastored by ordinary people like you and me, knowing that we cannot do everything, but trying to do what we can and seeking God’s face for His presence and blessing so that His dear Son might be honored and His people strengthened.

You can view the whole series here:

  1. Called, Gifted, and Discouraged
  2. A Biblical Definition of Ministry
  3. Be Faithful to the Message
  4. Commitment to Unoriginality
  5. Be Ready in Season and out of Season
  6. With Complete Patience
  7. Remember God’s Patience With You
  8. Note to Self: Sanctification Is Slow
  9. Be Amazed They Came Back!
  10. Be Faithful to Your Ministry
  11. Be Faithful to the Savior
  12. “Well Done, Good and Faithful Ordinary Pastor”
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