Released in the UK July 2013
Released in the US September 2013
Trade paperback | 144 Pages
9781781912324 • £7.99 $12.99
BISAC – REL074000
The Ministry Medical
A health–check from 2 Timothy
Jonathan Griffiths
Refresher and checkup for pastors
Based on 2 Timothy
Proclamation Trust Resources title
Paul’s instructions and personal model for faithful ministry remain the standard for every generation. They were written to Timothy in the first instance, but they are very much for us pastor–teachers today. The aim of this short book is simply to boil down the instructions Paul gives, and the characteristics of his own ministry that he commends, so that we may see how our own lives and ministries measure up. The book is a challenge, prompt and refresher for any pastor–teacher at any stage of his ministry. It could be read with a group of leaders or elders, taking one or two questions at a time for consideration and prayer.
Jonathan Griffiths
Jonathan Griffiths serves as Lead Pastor of The Met in Ottawa, Canada. He previously served on the staff of the Proclamation Trust in London, UK. He lives with his wife, Gemma, and their three children on the south side of Ottawa.
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Christian Focus
I thoroughly recommend taking The Ministry Medical! Because the questions are taken straight from 2 Timothy, here is God's check-up for any minister of the gospel today. These 36 brilliantly concise chapters call us back to the essential priorities of truly Christian ministry. This will be a book to take down from the shelf again and again, to pray through and to share with colleagues and lay leaders.
Alasdair Paine
Vicar of St. Andrew the Great, Cambridge and a trustee of Keswick Ministries.
This wonderful book distills Paul's second letter to Timothy into 36 simple, searching and strategic questions for all who are seeking to preach the Word. Written with clarity and honesty, The Ministry Medical is practical and personal, reflective and refreshing. The book calls us back to the Apostolic shape of life and ministry, to the hard work of living for and proclaiming Jesus Christ. It is a magnificent resource and reminder for all in pastoral ministry and I highly recommend it.
David Short
Rector of St John's, Vancouver, Canada and member of the Council of the Gospel Coalition
Jonathan Griffiths’s superb book is a wonderful vehicle for allowing 2 Timothy to search us out, rebuke us, reshape us and encourage us on in gospel work. This is a health–check every servant of the Word will want to undergo – whether starting out in ministry, continuing in the mid years or pushing for the finishing line. It will benefit every gospel minister and can be used in quiet times or for group study within an eldership or a staff team.
Greg Strain
Senior Pastor, Spicer Street Church, St Albans, England