The Ministry

Book Description

The life of the minister is the life of his ministry. Paul’s words to Timothy, ‘Take heed unto thyself’, continue to apply to all ministers of the gospel. Charles J. Brown (1806–1884) was a man who took the Apostle’s words seriously. ‘An animated, incisive, and very spiritual preacher’, he was often asked to give addresses on the subject of pastoral ministry. This powerful little volume survives as a statement of what he saw as the essence of the gospel ministry — preaching with the Holy Spirit sent down from heaven.

Men of doctrinal earnestness, catholic spirit, tender hearts, and abiding prayerfulness, whose lips have been touched with a ‘live coal from off the altar’, have ever been the means of reviving the church and awakening the world. Only let the Christian ministry return to the apostolic rule of Acts 6:4 and the church will surely see brighter days.

Includes a biographical introduction by Iain H. Murray.

Author

Charles J. Brown (1806-1884) was a native of Aberdeen, Scotland. After his conversion, he left his legal studies and embarked on a theological education, which led to his becoming the minister of Anderston Parish Church, Glasgow, in 1831. In 1837 he became the minister of the New North Church in Edinburgh. At the Disruption in 1843, the minister and congregation associated themselves with the Free Church of Scotland, and C.J. Brown remained their minister until his death in 1884.

Additional Information

Cover: Softcover
Number of Pages: 120
Publisher: Banner of Truth
Publication Date: 2025