In Pursuit of His Glory

by Kendall, R. T.

• ISBN13: 9781591854548
• ISBN10: 1591854547
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-05-01
• Publisher: Charisma House

Summary

Pursuing the glory of God doesn't happen overnight. R.T. Kendall knows this firsthand. In Pursuit of His Glory describes his twenty-five years as pastor of Westminster Chapel in London, England, where he preached nearly 3,500 sermons. "Dr. R.T. Kendall's insightful teaching and writings have had a significant impact on my own thinking. I respect Dr. Kendall greatly and am honored to call him my friend." -Dr. James Dobson, Founder, Focus On The Family Following the footsteps of prominent Westminster preachers G. Campbell Morgan and Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Kendall, a United States citizen, experienced many blessings and disappointments during his eventful and occasionally turbulent tenure. R.T. Kendall recounts the ups and downs of servanthood. Learn the lessons that Kendall learned, who has been impacted by the ministry and friendship of spiritual giants like Billy Graham, Arthur Blessitt, Paul Cain, John Arnott, Randy Clark, Rodney Howard-Browne, and many others. "RT had high and holy hopes when he came to tackle London. I admired his courage and his perseverance, and I valued the times we spent together." -John R.W. Stott, Rector Emeritus, All Souls Church, Langham Place, London, England About the author: R.T. Kendall, was the pastor of Westminster Chapel in London, England, for twenty-five years. Born in Ashland, Kentucky, he was educated at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Oxford University. He is well known internationally as a speaker and teacher. Dr. Kendall is the author of more than forty books, including The Word and the Spirit, The Sensitivity of the Spirit, The Anointing: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow; and Total Forgiveness. His writings have impacted and changed thousands of lives worldwide.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Jack Hayford	ix
Foreword by Ernest Paddon	xi
Foreword by Bill Reynolds	xiii
Preface	xv
Chronology	xix
Introduction	1	(22)
Part One: The Early Years
1. Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones	23	(16)
2. The Honeymoon	39	(22)
Part Two: Taking Risks
3. Arthur Blessitt	61	(20)
4. Tracing the Rainbow Through the Rain	81	(18)
5. Paul Cain	99	(16)
6. Rodney Howard-Browne	115	(20)
Part Three: A Preacher's Dream
7. Preaching and Preparation	135	(38)
8. A Glimpse of a Happy Church	173	(18)
9. Sweet Moments	191
Part Four: What I Have Taught
10. Theological Principles	211	(24)
11. Practical Principles	235	(26)
Part Five: Some Final Reflections
12. A Dream Deferred	261	(20)
Conclusion: If I Could Turn the Clock Back	281	(10)
Epilogue	291	(2)
Books Written by R.T. Kendall	293	(6)
Sermon Series Preached by R.T. Kendall	299	(4)
Index of Names	303