Let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. – Galatians 6:9 The Reformed Pastor, the work of Richard Baxter, has been long known and cherished by ministers of various evangelical denominations as among the most inspiring, sacred, and fervent works ever written on the duties and responsibilities of the pastoral office. Many of them have had their own souls and ministries greatly affected as they read the book, much like they might imagine the burning coal from God’s own altar did regarding the lips of the prophet (Isaiah 6:5-6). Although this book is more directly addressed to pastors, the lessons contained in the book may be applied to all Christians to whom God has given the opportunity and means of influencing others for His kingdom. List of Chapters Part 1 – The Oversight of OurselvesCh. 1: The Nature of This OversightCh. 2: The Motives to the Oversight of Ourselves Part 2 – The Oversight of the FlockCh. 3: The Nature of This OversightCh. 4: The Manner of the Oversight of the FlockCh. 5: The Motives for the Oversight of the Flock Part 3 – ApplicationCh. 6: The Use of Humbling Ourselves Part 4 – The Duty of Personal Catechizing and InstructingCh. 7: Motives to This DutyCh. 8: Objections to This DutyCh. 9: Directions for This Duty About the AuthorRichard Baxter (1615–1691) preached “as a dying man to dying men.” He was devoted to God and was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. Best known as the minister of Kidderminster in England, his love for God and others resulted in practically the entire town of Kidderminster turning to Jesus during Baxter’s ministry there. Richard Baxter desired unity among Christians, which often resulted in opposition from those who held to church loyalty or theological views rather than to Christ and God’s Word. Baxter had his share of persecution, even being imprisoned on several occasions. Read more