by Andrew Atherstone, Tom Schwanda & Ian Maddock
Book Review
This series from Crossway is theologically rich, deeply encouraging, and filled with profound spiritual insight. Preachers are always searching for compelling illustrations and valuable biographical material. Every volume in this series provides an abundance of both, while also pointing readers to deeper dimensions of the Christian faith and offering concrete examples of how faithful servants of God understood the shape, challenges, and calling of the Christian life.
The two volumes featured here focus on George Whitefield and J. C. Ryle, two preachers whose ministries profoundly shaped the English-speaking church. Whitefield was described even by his unbelieving contemporaries as “a man on fire for God.” J. C. Ryle, the first Anglican Bishop of Liverpool, is renowned for his practical faith, unwavering convictions, and deeply pastoral ministry.
The reason for recommending these two volumes together is simple: both are a tremendous source of encouragement for preachers. One final observation: beyond their rich spiritual instruction, these books are filled with memorable illustrations and practical applications that preachers will find invaluable in their own ministries.
