A Pastor’S Heart Essays In Memory of Harry L. Reeder Iii

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.  ContentsEditor’s Note – Derrick E. BriteIntroduction – Ike ReederHarry & Cindy Reeder: A Biographical Sketch –Ike Reeder1. On Mission, On Message, In Ministry – George Grant2. Preaching that Moves Men to God: The Preaching Legacy of Harry L. Reeder III – Neil C. Stewart3. The Primacy of Lord’s Day Worship – John E. Haines4. The Pastor’s Passion for Evangelism: Lessons in Sharing Christ from Harry L. Reeder – Derrick E. Brite5. The Mission and Missions of the Church – Brian Cosby6. A True Soldier of Christ: The Call of Christian Discipleship – Jon D. Payne7. The Pastor as Shepherd – Jason Helopoulos8. Harry Reeder, The Consummate Biblical Counselor –Howard Eyrich9. Life, Love, and Leadership – Kevin DeYoung10. Leading a Ministry Team – David Strain11. The Church as Work: Church Governance – Fred Greco12. Christian Education: The Leadership and Legacy of Harry Reeder – Niel B. Nielson13. Cultural Engagement as Spiritual Warfare:Lessons from Harry Reeder – Rob Pacienza14. The Pastor’s Personal Life – Sandy Willson13. The Pastor’s Heart for His Family – Jennifer Reeder Toomer–Hay & Bruce Stallings