Emmanuel C. Roldan

Pastoral Theology in the Baptist Tradition

Christian Living

“New pastors need seasoned pastors who will walk alongside them as they navigate the contours of pastoral ministry. These experienced pastors provide vital mentoring in the classroom and in the congregation. Creech is just such a person. In this book, he unearths a treasure of Baptist theology and practice for those yearning to make sense of what it means to be a pastor. Creech highlights three pastoral tasks: preaching, pastoral care, and leadership. Each chapter demonstrates how these tasks are rooted in Scripture, how they have been rehearsed throughout history by Baptist pastors, and how we can reflect theologically about these tasks. By engaging the work of theologians like James McClendon and pastors like Martin Luther King Jr., Creech reminds us that the heritage Baptists inherit is as diverse as it is deep. Those longing for a biblical alternative to the ‘pastor as CEO’ model of pastoral work will find a refreshing vision, rooted in a rich heritage, for faithful pastoral ministry.”