
The Augustinian Pastor
Deep Wisdom for Modern Ministry
Joseph H. Sherrard(Author)
Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
Published on 20. April 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-5409-6690-2 (ISBN)
Description
Discover Augustine's Pastoral Heart for Today's Complex Challenges
Can embracing Augustine as a role model and mentor transform pastoral life and ministry? In The Augustinian Pastor, Joseph Sherrard invites readers to encounter Augustine anew--not merely as a theologian or philosopher but as a pastor and mentor.
Sherrard weaves together the story of Augustine's life and his various writings to offer pastors a deep well of wisdom for ministry today, exploring both who the pastor is and how that informs the various things the pastor does. You'll discover:
? a pastoral mentor for modern ministry--encounter Augustine as a fellow shepherd who sustained a lifetime of faithful ministry
? wisdom for who you are, not just what you do--explore the pastor's story, rule of life, friendships, and heart before diving into preaching, discipleship, and ecclesiology
? practical implementation--each chapter concludes with concrete suggestions for applying Augustinian principles to your specific context
? deep wells for weary shepherds--find time-tested insights on pastoral friendship, pride and humility, the cure of souls, and the church community
After more than a decade of ministry, Sherrard encountered Augustine afresh; he found that Augustine's writings and sermons came alive when he heard them in the voice of a fellow pastor shepherding his flock. Sherrard discovered a mentor who had walked the road before him. Augustine understood the complexities of ministry, navigating the challenges of his own complicated times while guiding his people through church conflict and forming them for the ordinary work of love.
With a foreword by Esau McCaulley, The Augustinian Pastor offers timeless wisdom, insight, and encouragement for the work of pastoral ministry.
Can embracing Augustine as a role model and mentor transform pastoral life and ministry? In The Augustinian Pastor, Joseph Sherrard invites readers to encounter Augustine anew--not merely as a theologian or philosopher but as a pastor and mentor.
Sherrard weaves together the story of Augustine's life and his various writings to offer pastors a deep well of wisdom for ministry today, exploring both who the pastor is and how that informs the various things the pastor does. You'll discover:
? a pastoral mentor for modern ministry--encounter Augustine as a fellow shepherd who sustained a lifetime of faithful ministry
? wisdom for who you are, not just what you do--explore the pastor's story, rule of life, friendships, and heart before diving into preaching, discipleship, and ecclesiology
? practical implementation--each chapter concludes with concrete suggestions for applying Augustinian principles to your specific context
? deep wells for weary shepherds--find time-tested insights on pastoral friendship, pride and humility, the cure of souls, and the church community
After more than a decade of ministry, Sherrard encountered Augustine afresh; he found that Augustine's writings and sermons came alive when he heard them in the voice of a fellow pastor shepherding his flock. Sherrard discovered a mentor who had walked the road before him. Augustine understood the complexities of ministry, navigating the challenges of his own complicated times while guiding his people through church conflict and forming them for the ordinary work of love.
With a foreword by Esau McCaulley, The Augustinian Pastor offers timeless wisdom, insight, and encouragement for the work of pastoral ministry.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Ada, MI
United States
Publishing group
Baker Publishing Group
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
340 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5409-6690-2 (9781540966902)
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Persons
Joseph H. Sherrard (PhD, University of St. Andrews) has been pastoring for nearly 20 years and currently serves as pastor of discipleship at Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church in Signal Mountain, Tennessee. He is a senior fellow of the Center for Pastor Theologians and serves as a guest lecturer at Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando. He is also the author of T. F. Torrance as Missional Theologian: The Ascended Christ and the Ministry of the Church.
Content
Foreword by Esau McCaulley
Introduction: The Mentor You've Been Looking For
Part 1: The Person of the Pastor
1. The Pastor's Story
2. The Pastor's Rule
3. The Pastor's Friends
4. The Pastor's Heart
Part 2: The Practices of the Pastor
5. The Pastor and the Cure of Souls
6. The Pastor as Preacher
7. The Pastor as Catechist
8. The Pastor as Ecclesiologist
Conclusion: Becoming an Augustinian Pastor
Indexes
Introduction: The Mentor You've Been Looking For
Part 1: The Person of the Pastor
1. The Pastor's Story
2. The Pastor's Rule
3. The Pastor's Friends
4. The Pastor's Heart
Part 2: The Practices of the Pastor
5. The Pastor and the Cure of Souls
6. The Pastor as Preacher
7. The Pastor as Catechist
8. The Pastor as Ecclesiologist
Conclusion: Becoming an Augustinian Pastor
Indexes