This is the inspiring and convicting account of three eighteenth-century Christian leaders (John Wesley, George Whitfield & Jonathan Edwards), all of whom were passionate about glorifying God by serving Him in their generation. They left an enduring and fruitful legacy through their labours, and they were also married. How they balanced (or did not balance) their passion for ministry with being married is the subject of this book.
This book tells more than just the story of three couples it gives us contemporary lessons too, offering Biblical guidelines and counsel from modern day Christian leaders. Many couples today struggle with how God views the relationship between family and ministry. This book gleans insights from these examples and gives biblical guidelines and counsel from some modern day Christian leaders too.
What is the legacy you are leaving in your marriage and ministry? Do you want the answers to these questions:
Which comes first? Family or public ministry? What happens if a wife senses God's leading in a different direction to her husband? What are the Biblical responsibilities of a husband and father? A wife's response to difficulties in ministry? How should a godly man treat women other than his wife?
Pages: 192
Reviews
"Doreen Moore has done more than write a typical book on marriage. She has seen the impact of life itself upon real people who had real needs and real struggles. The result is a wonderful blend of biography and helpful insight into how God works in our marriages for his kingdom's advance through weak and unworthy servants"Dr. John Armstrong, Founder and President of Reformation and Revival Ministries
"Resourced by thorough research into the marriages of Wesley, Whitefield and Edwards, this is a truly wise book on the problem of combining ministry and marriage to the glory of God and the good of all concerned."
Dr J I Packer, Professor of Theology, Regent College, Vancouver, Canada
"Outstanding analysis of the tensions between marriage and ministry and how the two need not be competitors. Very well worth the reading."
Dwight Edwards, Senior Pastor, Grace Bible Church (College Station, Texas)
ISBN: 9781857924503
Catalogue code: N/A
Publisher: CHRISTIAN FOCUS - published 15/03/2004
Format: Paperback