The Ministry of Small Things

Christ can do a lot with a little—and he loves to bless his church through a pastor’s small acts of care. In thirty chapters, Reuben Bredenhof explores seemingly minor ministry activities and attitudes that can make a great impact on a flock. Celebrate God’s power at work through quiet, predictable faithfulness.

Endorsements

“Bredenhof’s book is uniquely helpful and insightful. I’ve not read one like it, and I would strongly encourage every elder to read it. Behind this book is an overall vision of ministry that needs to be recovered by many today.”

—Jonathan Leeman, President, 9Marks

“With seasoned pastoral skill, Bredenhof shepherds his fellow shepherds, catechizing them in these simple but eternally valuable habits of a faithful ministry. Here is a manual of faithful shepherding. Every pastor would do well to heed to the wise counsel contained in these pages.”

—Joel R. Beeke, Chancellor and Professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary 

“A daily dose of The Ministry of Small Things will prove to be a month’s sabbatical for pastors on the frontlines of ministry.”

—Peter A. Lillback, President, Westminster Theological Seminary

“This book will not weigh you down with guilt or shame, because Bredenhof’s tone emanates from a place of deep humility. Read to be equipped—but, better, to be encouraged!”

—Timothy S. Lane, President, Institute for Pastoral Care

“There is much wise counsel in these pages for both the newly initiated and the well-seasoned pastor. Both need encouragement to be faithful, even ‘in a very little,’ which makes ample room for the gracious work of God.”

—A. Craig Troxel, Robert G. den Dulk Professor of Practical Theology, Westminster Seminary California