Martin, Albert N

Martin speaks on 1 Timothy 4 and the pastor's devotional life. 1. Address the importance of the pastor's devotional life 2. Some hindrances to a pastor's devotional life 3. The pathway to a fruitful, pastoral devotional life, Cassette label reads : "The Devotional life of the preacher A. N. Martin"

Martin speaks on 2 Timothy 1:1-14. He gives an introduction, stressing that gifts have been developed so that those who have these gifts are labouring both in the word and doctrine. Thus he focuses on the nuture and cultivation of those already in ministry. He reminds his audience that preaching is not the only role of the minister, nor is it the only area where ministers should receive training. Martin shows that God's work and our work are happening of the same time. He looks at the effects of prioritising preaching over other things. Martin gives reasons for the motivation of being trained in preaching, and the importance of having a peaceful conscience in training. He shows that this also requires exercise and making time for their family in being refreshed and combating prayer ruts., Cassette label reads : "the Gifts of the preacher A. N. Martin"

3 pre-suppositions and 5 principles 1. Authority and sufficiency of scripture with respect to the issue of ministerial training. 2. Flexibility and variety of biblical models of ministerial training 3. Inseperability as a theological scholar and as an able preacher and shepherd of souls 4. Men of proven Christian character and gifts 5. None should be permitted to continue in training if they do not manifest a growing conformity to Christian character 6. Predominant modal influence in special theological training must be exerted by men of proven competence and eminence in the work of the ministry 7. Conscious, consentrated and integrating factor of the entire specialised theological training should be the development of able preachers and competent shepherds and souls 8. Authority and regulative influence of the church over the entire framework of specialised training ought never to be suspended or neutralised by any other structure, Cassette label reads : "The training of the preacher A.N. Martin" Some distortion underneath.