The Legacy Edition pays a short paragraph tribute to those who left a legacy in Derrick's life and ministry. Men such as, Rev. Dr. J. C. Wade, Sr., Dr. Gardner Taylor, Rev. Dr. M. V. Wade, Sr., and many more (See Below). Then, the majority of each chapter deals extensively with the challenges and struggles of preachers and pastors in the Bible from a biblical perspective:
Introduction: The Pastor and His Character (Paul - A Preacher Who's Character Was Under Attack)
Volume 1: Chapter 1 - The Pastor and His Head (Elijah - A Preacher Who Ran from a Woman)
Volume 1: Chapter 2 - The Pastor and His Mind - Paul: A Preacher Whose Theology Was Threatening)
Volume 1: Chapter 3 - The Pastor and His Ears - Jeremiah (A Preacher Who Resented His Ministry)
Volume 1: Chapter 4 - The Pastor and His Eyes - Ezekiel: (A Preacher with a Dead Congregation)
Volume 1: Chapter 5 - The Pastor and His Voice - John the Baptist (A Preacher Who Felt Abandoned)
Volume 1: Chapter 6 - The Pastor and His Shoulders - Habbakuk (A Preacher Who Felt God Was Against Him)
Volume 1: Chapter 7 - The Pastor and His Heart - David: (A Preacher Who Did It All)
Volume 2: Chapter 8 - The Pastor and His Rib - Eve: (A Wife Who Was Too Smart for Her Own Good)
Volume 2: Chapter 9 - The Pastor and His Arms - Paul (A Preacher Who Survived Credibility Assassins)
Volume 2: Chapter 10 - The Pastor and His Loins - Sampson (A Leader Who Looked for Love in All the Wrong Places)
Volume 2: Chapter 11 - The Pastor and His Thigh - Jacob (A Man of God Who Left People Feeling Robbed)
Volulme 2: Chapter 12 - The Pastor and His Knees - James (A Preacher Whose Actions Were Louder Than His Words)
Volume 2: Chapter 13 - The Pastor and His Feet (Preachers Who Avoid Laziness in the Library)
Conclusion In Memory of Rev. J. C. Wade III
Short Paragraph Tributes: Pastor Armond Brown, Pastor Derek Winkley, Rev. Dr. Manuel Scott, Sr., Dr. Gary Geleotti, Rev. Dr. Gardner C. Taylor, Rev. Dr. Sandy F. Ray, Rev. Dr. Melvin Von Wade, Sr., Rev. Dr. J. C. Wade, Sr., Mrs. Mary Wade (Wife of Rev. Dr. J. C. Wade, Sr.), Dr. Jack Hayford, Rev. Dr. J. C. Wade, Jr., Rev. Don Ray Temple, Pastor James Temple, Dr. Joel Gregory.
2nd Edition - Legacy Hardback Edition
The Pastor and His Anatomy - Legacy Edition is the updated edition of the first edition, with bonus material from Legacy Ministries Association, Inc., a subsidiary of Urban Publishing House, LLC, founded by Derrick I. Temple, Sr.
It also includes revised content, a beautifully redesigned cover jacket designed by Derrick I. Temple, Sr, and it is available is a hardback. It includes the original content of the 1st Edition, a biblical expose’ of the struggles and successes of pastors and preachers. Without these men, the Gospel cannot be preached. However, they are often the most misunderstood men in the world. They are ordinary men who God uses in an extraordinary way. God-chosen pastors and preachers have often been either idolized, publicized, or demonized.
The Author suggests to all readers that these men must be realized. The Pastor and Anatomy deals with real-life sagas of men in the Bible who went through some of the most challenging tests, trials, and temptations unimaginable. Instead of prejudice or opinion, the author gives a solid biblical portrait of how these most needed men are to be perceived as men who are like jars of clay. Yet, God has chosen to place the treasure of the Gospel of Jesus Christ within these fragile but fortified men. The way of Christianity cannot truly be understood or appreciated without having a healthy view of the God-chosen pioneers of Christianity, who we know to be pastors and preachers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Pastor and His Anatomy deals with how God’s men survived scandals and suffered sins. Yet, they were sustained through struggles and overcame the most insurmountable odds. Their lives serve as hope to all how God can save and use anyone to maximum capacity if they are willing to answer God’s summons to salvation and service.
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