The Man of God Network

For the past year, I have been introducing you to important English Particular Baptist pastors and poets of the 18th century, mostly from outside of London. But I want to remind you that the vast majority of our like-minded brethren of the time are unknown to us. Unless they had special gifts or blessings from God, most labored in faith without fanfare.

"Jacob Abbott - Almost Persuaded! The Fearful Story of Louisa"

In this conversation related to "Resolving Conflict as a Pastor," the pastors answer the following questions: What spiritual gifts are needed to help resolve conflicts in the church as a pastor? How can one practice developing these gifts? What should a pastor do when two church members or two families in the church are at odds? How can a pastor guard himself from being swept up in a church conflict while trying to help resolve it?

This sermon was delivered by Pastor Ron Miller of Covenant Baptist Church in Clarksville, Tn. Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary is a Confessional Reformed Baptist Seminary Providing affordable online theological education to help the Church in its calling to train faithful men. To learn more about CBTS, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://CBTSeminary.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

As explained before, Gifford’s friends were almost all outside of Particular Baptist circles. I noted his personal friendship with George Whitefield and his preaching for him. Whitefield was, of course, already famous. And with other early friends such as Sir Richard Ellys, it seems that Gifford’s mental gifts, manner, and spirituality gained him connections in prestigious places. This is somewhat surprising since he remained a staunch dissenter. But his life was filled with service to good causes, including those not in precise alignment with his own religious convictions.

In this episode, the pastors answer the following questions: How do you keep your own heart in the work of ministry? How can you avoid falling into a routine or a rut?

This message was delivered at the 2023 Covenant Conference hosted by Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary. The conference was held on March 23-25 in Louisville, KY, and the theme was "How Then Should We Worship," taking up the theme of biblically regulated worship. For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org

We continue the story of Andrew Gifford the Younger as he began his pastoral ministry at Little Wild Street church in London. In 1729 he preached on probation to the congregation with a view toward being called as pastor. His ministry was well received and a unanimous call was made by the church. Gifford accepted in a letter dated Dec 27, 1729. Shortly after, according to the church book, he was invested in the pastoral office. Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary is a Confessional Reformed Baptist Seminary Providing affordable online theological education to help the Church in its calling to train faithful men. To learn more about CBTS, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://CBTSeminary.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

"Charles Spurgeon - Is God in the Camp?" Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary is a Confessional Reformed Baptist Seminary Providing affordable online theological education to help the Church in its calling to train faithful men. To learn more about CBTS, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://CBTSeminary.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, the pastors answer the following questions: What is meant by “keeping the hearts of the people” and how is this accomplished over the years? How do you keep the hearts of the people when decisions must be made that might not set well? How do you keep the hearts of the people when sin and problems in the life of a member arise?