Character Matters: Shepherding in the Fruit of the Spirit
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Overview
Today’s pastoral world is packed with books, conferences, and seminars teaching you different techniques for being an all-star pastor, growing your church quickly, and changing the world. But the key to true success is much harder and much simpler. Pastors are called to be faithful, to have exemplary character, and to love Jesus. Without faithfulness, their ministry ends up harming others rather than helping them. Churches need pastors with sound doctrine and a sound life.
Character Matters was written to help you slow down, cut through the noise and distractions, and focus on what matters—the fruit of the Spirit. Each chapter is a guided, biblical meditation on one aspect of each piece of the fruit of the Spirit. As you reflect and focus on the simple things that matter, you’ll see your heart change and your ministry follow, slowly, surely, and by the power of the Spirit.
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- Helps to cut through the noise and distractions, and focus on what matters
- Unfolds biblical meditation on one aspect of each piece of the fruit of the Spirit.
- Focuses on what matters—the fruit of the Spirit.
These meditations on the Pauline fruit of the Spirit by a seasoned pastor have their matrix in the actual practice of pastoral ministry and are thus felicitous in achieving the goal of this book: namely, the vital reminder that character is absolutely central to the task and calling of the pastorate. Earlier generations knew this well. My favorite pastor from the past, the eighteenth-century Englishman Andrew Fuller, once commented that behind eminent usefulness in the kingdom of God lies eminent spirituality. Menikoff’s study is a much-needed reminder of this truth. Yes, ours is a very different day from that of Andrew Fuller, but the truth is the same.
—Michael A. G. Haykin. Chair and Professor of Church History, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Character Matters is written by a pastor for pastors, but I would recommend it for pastors’ wives, missionaries, Bible study leaders, and every other Christian who wants to see more of the fruit of the Holy Spirit in his or her life. Aaron Menikoff is the real deal, transparent about the challenges of ministry and even his own weaknesses. He humbly cares for others, loves the church and desires to glorify the Lord in his life and his shepherding. This comes through in his book, which is full of insightful truths that will help you examine your heart and grow in Christlikeness. As I read, I was convicted and challenged but always encouraged as gracious words pointed me over and over to the work of our Lord Jesus as the foundation for any good fruit. Read this book and let it spur you on to Spirit-wrought character.
—Keri Folmar. Pastor’s wife in Dubai; author of The Good Portion: Scripture and the Delighting in the Word Bible study series
I needed to read this book. I need to read this book. I will need to read this book. Aaron has done a sweet service to pastors in crafting a book that reminds them they are sheep! This is a book about a pastor’s first ministry, namely, to walk close with the Lord and bear much fruit as a disciple. It’s warm, convicting, and full of grace—just like its author. As I read Character Matters, I found myself thinking after almost every page, “man, I really, really need this.” Perhaps, dear pastor, you do as well. This work will definitely spur you on to love and good works in your personal walk with Jesus.
—Brian Davis. Pastor, Risen Christ Fellowship
- Title: Character Matters: Shepherding in the Fruit of the Spirit
- Author: Aaron Menikoff
- Publisher: Moody
- Print Publication Date: 2020
- Logos Release Date: 2020
- Pages: 206
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
- ISBNs: 9780802498670, 9780802419743, 0802419747, 0802498671
- Resource ID: LLS:9780802498670
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-06T20:51:44Z
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