Description
Book SynopsisRichard Bewes was born in a missionary family on the slope of Mount Kenya, attained a degree from Ridley Hall Theological College, Cambridge, and worked in Christian ministry until his retirement in 2004. His ministry in south-east England led to his post as the rector of All Souls Church in London for 21 years. What makes a Christian worker? What does it mean to give your life to Christian work? Richard Bewes' latest book, Equipped to Serve, is an answer that was built from a lifetime of ministry.
Trade ReviewRichard Bewes has produced another treasure-a masterpiece of practical Christianity... A special gift.
-- Timothy George (Founding Dean of Beeson Divinity School, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama)
Richard Bewes is a long-distance runner and a true soldier of the Lord... I would urge all to read it and obtain extra copies for others.
-- George Verwer (Founder and Former International Director, Operation Mobilisation, Kent, England)
Written with Richard's typical wit and clarity, this book is very enjoyable, edifying and personally challenging.
-- Fiona Ashton (Widow of Mark Ashton, Vicar of St Andrew the Great, Cambridge, England)
Richard Bewes' passion to help equip us for effective service, leadership and teamwork is highly infectious.
-- John Perry (Former Bishop of Chelmsford and Southampton, England)
This book is a great resource for the church, full of biblical insight and practical wisdom.
-- Richard Trist (Dean of the Anglican Institute, Ridley Melbourne Mission and Ministry College, Melbourne, Australia)
Through it all, the heart of a shepherd is modelled, explained and gently pressed upon us.
-- Michael Reeves (President and Professor of Theology, Union School of Theology, Bridgend, Wales)
Equipped to Serve is a gift to the church. It is a very readable, practical and deeply Christ-centred book, the fruit of a lifetime of serving our Saviour. It is the sort of book that can be read in just a few sittings, but has a message that will take a lifetime to exhaust.
-- Evangelicals Now
I can't think of anyone who has Richard Bewes' capacity for the telling detail; who is his equal in the helpful development of an idea and in the apt illustration drawn both from wide reading and a wide experience of life and Christian ministry. Many a time I was not only moved, but moved to tears. as Richard brought me to the feet of Jesus, wrote of His centrality, all-sufficiency, supremacy, glory and coming again. I find myself renewed in appreciation and understanding of the Cross, more deeply convinced and in love with the Bible, more penitent and regretful of my past and present, more determined about prayer, more knowledgeable, more equipped - and more aware of Jesus. A truly great and effective piece of writing!
-- Alec Motyer
This book is a pleasure to read from start to finish...strong meat given in easily digestible portions.
-- Evangelical Times
