Brothers, We Are Not Professionals
Book • 2009
John Piper's "Brothers, We Are Not Professionals" is a seminal work addressing the role and responsibilities of pastors.
Piper emphasizes the importance of pastors being serious students of the Bible, prioritizing biblical preaching and discipleship over worldly methods or gimmicks.
He challenges pastors to avoid seeking relevance through entertainment or worldly trends, urging them to focus on the faithful exposition of Scripture and the nurturing of their congregations.
The book serves as a call for pastors to return to the core values of biblical ministry, emphasizing faithfulness, theological depth, and a commitment to the gospel.
It has significantly influenced the thinking of many pastors and theologians within the Reformed tradition.
Piper emphasizes the importance of pastors being serious students of the Bible, prioritizing biblical preaching and discipleship over worldly methods or gimmicks.
He challenges pastors to avoid seeking relevance through entertainment or worldly trends, urging them to focus on the faithful exposition of Scripture and the nurturing of their congregations.
The book serves as a call for pastors to return to the core values of biblical ministry, emphasizing faithfulness, theological depth, and a commitment to the gospel.
It has significantly influenced the thinking of many pastors and theologians within the Reformed tradition.
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Chase Davis as a good book that resonated with him, encouraging pastors to focus on biblical study and avoid gimmicks.
Chase Davis as a good book that resonated with him, encouraging pastors to focus on biblical study and avoid gimmicks.
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