The Fire and the Staff: Lutheran Theology in Practice / Kiemet I. Preus / Paperback - Read a modern presentation on pastoral theology.

Through stories of his own pastoral experiences and reflections on the Lutheran Confessions, the writings of Martin Luther, and Scripture itself, Klemet Preus explores the impact of the American Evangelical and Church Growth Movements on the modern Lutheran church. Using the standard work on pastoral theology by J. H. C. Fritz (1931), Preus offers an updated study of contemporary pastoral theology. He provides critical feedback to help fellow Lutherans evaluate the importance of unity of practice for the walk together as a church. Preus also reminds readers that practice and doctrine are inextricably linked for those who are the body of Christ. The Fire and the Staff is a critical addition to the libraries of pastors in the field and seminarians. It is also beneficial to lay leaders.