First published in 1877, Thomas Murphy’s Pastoral Theology: The Pastor in the Various Duties of His Office is one of the absolute best books of its kind. Murphy’s treatise is inspiring, challenging, comprehensive, opinionated, practical, and spiritual in the deepest sense of the word. Listen as Kevin and Jonathan Master, president at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, talk about Thomas Murphy (pastor for 46 years of Frankford Presbyterian Church outside of Philadelphia) and this neglected resource, just recently republished by Log College Press.
CHAPTERS
0:00 Sponsors & Intro
2:37 Who Is Jonathan Master?
5:48 Let’s Dive Into Pastoral Theology
9:23 Kevin Outlines Thomas Murphy Book
10:58 Why Does Jonathan Love The Book?
13:30 Kevin & Jonathan Explore Exemplary Piety
17:18 Sponsor Break / Link For Book
19:22 Vital Role For Women In The Church
23:00 The Work Of God In The Church & Community
24:18 How To Profit My Congregation As A Preacher
27:41 Pastoral Care & Troublemakers In The Church
31:10 Preach, Pray, People AND Patience
32:31 What Else Is Jonathan Working On?
33:53 Kevin’s Book Republishing Thoughts
35:44 Until Next Time…
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Pastoral Theology by Thomas Murphy
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