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An Able and Faithful Ministry : Samuel Miller and the Pastoral Office by James M. Garretson is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
Samuel Miller (1769-1850) played an integral part in founding Princeton Theological Seminary, which became one of the most influential training grounds for Presbyterian ministers in the nineteenth century. While Miller is most commonly remembered for his writings on church office, he also played a significant role instructing students and shaping their theology of preaching and pastoral ministry. In the present volume, Jim Garretson highlights the narrative of Miller's life and the major ministerial emphases found in his published writings, sermons, and unpublished lecture notes. As a result, readers will come to know the spiritual convictions of Miller's heart and understand the theology of ministry he imparted over the course of his lifetime. Table of Introduction Part Life and Ministry 1. Heritage of Piety 2. Pastoral Ministry in New York 1793-1803 3. Pastoral Ministry in New York 1804-1813 4. Plans for a Presbyterian Theological Seminary 5. An Able and Faithful Ministry 6. Seminary 1813-1850 7. Confessional Churchman 8. Preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ 9. Gospel Promises and The Hope of Christian Missions Part Theological Foundations for the Gospel Ministry 1. The Importa
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- Author
- James M. Garretson
- Publisher
- Reformation Heritage Books
- Published
- 2014
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781601782991
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Memoir, Religion, Philosophy
- Rating
- 4.25 / 5 (7 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14