Charles Simeon

""Charles Simeon was one of the most important evangelical leaders in England during his long lifetime. But Simeon was first and foremost a parish pastor in the important university town of Cambridge. In this helpful study, Zack DiPrima offers a comprehensive introduction to Simeon's pastoral theology. DiPrima helps historians to better understand Simeon's life, thought, and legacy. Perhaps just as important, the book commends Simeon as a compelling, even inspiring role model for contemporary pastors."" --Nathan A. Finn, Professor of Faith and Culture, North Greenville University ""In this fascinating book, Zack DiPrima traces the influence of the renowned yet often overlooked Anglican, Charles Simeon. That Simeon shaped generations of Anglican and evangelical ministers is beyond dispute. The answer to how he shaped them is the gift of DiPrima's research. By preaching penetrating sermons, shepherding a growing congregation, and discipling gifted young men, Simeon helped to popularize evangelicalism in a church and nation desperately in need of reformation and revival. Charles Simeon: Parish Pastor will serve the pulpit and the pew for years to come."" --Aaron Menikoff, Senior Pastor, Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Georgia ""Here is a fresh assessment of Charles Simeon, the great evangelical Anglican clergyman of Holy Trinity Church, Cambridge, from 1783 to 1836. Those whom he helped prepare for ministry, the 'Sims', established the continuing evangelical tradition in the Church of England. In this well-organized study, Zack DiPrima stresses the rooting of Simeon's powerful preaching in his pastoral theology and so illuminates the profound influence of the man."" --David Bebbington, Emeritus Professor of History, University of Stirling