Augustine as Mentor: A Model for Preparing Spiritual Leaders explores how the life and ministry of Augustine of Hippo can guide today’s pastors and Christian leaders in forming others for ministry.
Rather than retreating into solitude, Augustine surrounded himself with friends and disciples, investing in them through conversation, shared life, and personal letters. This book draws out his mentoring habits and applies them to contemporary evangelical ministry.
Focusing on matters of the heart, it highlights Augustine’s concern for integrity, humility, faithfulness, personal holiness, spiritual hunger, and service to others, and shows how these qualities can be cultivated in emerging leaders.
Key insights include:
- Augustine’s relational approach to discipleship and pastoral care
- Practical patterns for mentoring rooted in everyday ministry
- Lessons from both Augustine’s successes and failures
- Guidance for leaders who long to align their preaching with their practice
Ideal for pastors, ministry trainers, and Christian leaders seeking a historic yet practical model for mentoring the next generation of spiritual leaders.
