How to Work for Christ: A Compendium of Effective Methods
Overview
Perfect for pastors and leaders in the Church, this practical handbook on how to serve the Lord and how to share the Lord has been inspiring people for over 100 years.
Torrey divides this powerful resource into three sections:
- Personal Work
- Methods of Christian Work
- Preaching and Teaching the Word of God
Top Highlights
“‘God does not demand a beautiful vessel for His work, but He does demand a clean one.’” (Page 21)
“Personal work is a work that wins but little applause from men, but it accomplishes great things for God.” (Page 16)
“A true sermon exists for the purpose of leading some one to Christ or building some one up in Christ” (Page 337)
“The sermon should close with application and personal appeal” (Page 336)
“Men are not usually won to Christ in a day. You must hold on to men day after day, week after week, month after month, and if need be, year after year.” (Page 24)
- Title: How to Work for Christ: A Compendium of Effective Methods
- Author: R. A. Torrey
- Publisher: James Nisbet and Company
- Publication Date: 1901
- Pages: 121
Reuben Archer Torrey (1856–1928) was an American evangelist, pastor, educator, and writer. Torrey studied at Yale University, Yale Divinity School, Leipzig University, Erlangen University and received a doctorate degree from Wheaton College.
Soon after becoming a congregational minister, Torrey joined Dwight L. Moody in his evangelistic work in Chicago. Torrey became the superintendent of the Bible Institute of the Chicago Evangelization Society (now Moody Bible Institute).
He later became pastor of the Chicago Avenue Church (now the Moody Church). Torrey later served as a chaplain with the YMCA and dean of the Bible Institute of Los Angeles (now Biola University).
Torrey authored over 40 books in his lifetime. The classic four-volume set The Fundamentals includes over 90 articles by leading Christian scholars. The R. A. Torrey Collection features 15 titles of biblical doctrine and teaching from Torrey.