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The Pastor-Evangelist in Worship

By Richard S. Armstrong

Philadelphia, Westminster, 1986. 216 Pp. $9.95.

This is the second in a series of three books for pastors by Richard S. Armstrong, Professor of Mission and Evangelism at Princeton Seminary. The first, The Pastor As Evangelist, discusses the pastor's ministry of evangelism. The third, in preparation, will address the pastor-evangelist in relation to ministerial functions such as administration, pastoral care, and education. This volume looks at the pastor's evangelistic role as liturgist and preacher.

There is no effort here to replicat the many books already available o how to preach and lead worship. Rather the focus is on how, during

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Sunday worship, sacramental obser. vances., weddings, and funerals, a pastor may be more aware of and appropriately responsive to those present who are without the gospel or church affiliation. It is not the author's intent to alter the liturgical convictions of any. He is convinced, however, that adherents of any tradition may become, in style and content, more evangelistically helpful and encouraging to church visitors and strangers to the faith.

Read this book and your evangelistic sensitivity will be enhanced. Apply its common sense guidance and you will strengthen the appeal of your congregation to those who are now outside its life.

John R. Hendrick, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Austin, Tex.