<p>What does it mean to be a faithful minister of the gospel? In his 1809 sermon <em>The Duties of a Gospel Minister</em>, John Holt Rice outlined the sacred charge of those called to shepherd Christ’s church — to preach the whole counsel of God, guard the flock, teach by example, train the young, and labor with an eye to eternity. In this episode, we explore Rice’s enduring vision for pastoral ministry and why his words still speak powerfully to the church today.</p>

Dead Presbyterians Society

Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

The Ambassadors of Jesus Christ: John Holt Rice, "The Duties of a Gospel Minister"

DEC 9, 202526 MIN
Dead Presbyterians Society

The Ambassadors of Jesus Christ: John Holt Rice, "The Duties of a Gospel Minister"

DEC 9, 202526 MIN

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<p>What does it mean to be a faithful minister of the gospel? In his 1809 sermon <em>The Duties of a Gospel Minister</em>, John Holt Rice outlined the sacred charge of those called to shepherd Christ’s church — to preach the whole counsel of God, guard the flock, teach by example, train the young, and labor with an eye to eternity. In this episode, we explore Rice’s enduring vision for pastoral ministry and why his words still speak powerfully to the church today.</p>