This book tells the story of a man, Rick Davidson, who gained skills in a variety of heavy trades, any of which could have been a life-time occupation; his call to ministry required that he pursue competencies in several areas related to his position as teacher, preacher, chaplain, counselor, and encourager and shows the amazing providences as to how all of his past skills aided him in pastoral ministry as an effective servant of the congregation and chief aid and encourager to the church’...

Pastor Ted Christman takes up the question of baptizing children and young people in Baptist churches. Clearly, he strongly opposes the premature baptism practiced in many Baptist churches. He also argues for close examination of a young person’s confession of faith and life by discerning parents and elders. Moreover, he offers sound questions and principles for doing so. However, appealing to “the baptism of disciples alone” from the Great Commission, he also pleads for charity toward...