A Pastor's Heart

Essays in Memory of Harry L. Reeder III

Ike Reeder and Derrick Brite

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This collection of essays, written in honor of beloved pastor, Harry L. Reeder III, points not only to his life but beyond it to the God he served.

 

Collected by Harry L. Reeder III’s son, Ike, and edited by Derrick E. Brite, this selection of essays on the multi–faceted and different elements of ministry is written by men who acknowledge Reeder’s influence on their lives and ministries. You will find essays on evangelism, discipleship, shepherding, and Christian education. There are writings on mission and vision, leadership and staff leadership, and on the pastor and cultural engagement. 

 

The book is designed to be helpful to young pastors, as a guide to beginning their journey to biblical spiritual formation in their ministry calling. But it will also be useful for those further along in their ministry. 

 

Contents

Editor’s Note – Derrick E. Brite

Introduction – Ike Reeder

Harry & Cindy Reeder: A Biographical Sketch – Ike Reeder

1. On Mission, On Message, In Ministry – George Grant

2. Preaching that Moves Men to God: The Preaching Legacy of Harry L. Reeder III – Neil C. Stewart

3. The Primacy of Lord’s Day Worship – John E. Haines

4. The Pastor’s Passion for Evangelism: Lessons in Sharing Christ from Harry L. Reeder – Derrick E. Brite

5. The Mission and Missions of the Church – Brian Cosby

6. A True Soldier of Christ: The Call of Christian Discipleship – Jon D. Payne

7. The Pastor as Shepherd – Jason Helopoulos

8. Harry Reeder, The Consummate Biblical Counselor – Howard Eyrich

9. Life, Love, and Leadership – Kevin DeYoung

10. Leading a Ministry Team – David Strain

11. The Church as Work: Church Governance – Fred Greco

12. Christian Education: The Leadership and Legacy of Harry Reeder – Niel B. Nielson

13. Cultural Engagement as Spiritual Warfare: Lessons from Harry Reeder – Rob Pacienza

14. The Pastor’s Personal Life – Sandy Willson

13. The Pastor’s Heart for His Family – Jennifer Reeder Toomer–Hay & Bruce Stallings

Endorsements

I am grateful for these articles that have been written to highlight his ministry contributions and the theological distinctives of his long and fruitful ministry. Our brother Harry Reeder is missed, but his legacy is cherished and will yield fruit for generations to come. 

Peter Lillback
President, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

… a must have, a must read and a must hide–in–your–heart work for every young man and equally for someone like me who was called to ministry later in life.

Thad James
Director, Prison Initiative and International Programs, Birmingham Theological Seminary, Alabama

Dr. Reeder’s zeal for the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ is beautifully honored in A Pastor’s Heart, celebrating God’s kindness in calling and raising up this courageous shepherd and leader of God’s people. Rekindle the embers of your heart for the Lord and His church as you read through and reflect on these lovingly and thoughtfully gathered pages from faithful ministers and the Reeder family.

Chris Larson
President and CEO of Ligonier Ministries, Orlando, Florida

This volume not only honors God for the gift he gave us in Harry, it also provides deep insights into his character, convictions, and competencies as a pastor, which a new generation should aspire to imitate. 

John Currie
Professor and Dean of Pastoral Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary, Glenside, Pennsylvania

The chapters contained in this book encompass so many of the things that Harry Reeder stood fora love for people, an ability to teach, a love of ideas—all of it in service Christ and to His church.

Jonathan Master
President, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, South Carolina

Author

Ike Reeder

Ike Reeder has served as president of Birmingham Theological Seminary in Alabama since 2018. He is the son of Harry L. Reeder III, is married to Angie and has two stepchildren, Virginia and Win.

Derrick Brite

Specifications

ISBN 9781527111417

Authors Ike Reeder and Derrick Brite

Imprint Focus

Category Ministry

Page Count 256

Width 8.5039416 in

Height 5.4330738 in

Weight 0.9700328 lbs

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