Lauded for his thoughts, Augustine of Hippo (354-430) has influenced
virtually every philosopher of the last fifteen hundred years. But his personal
character and ministry are even more remarkable, for in a time when most
monastery dwellers sought solitude, Augustine was always in the company of
friends, visiting disciples and writing mentoring letters to those he knew.
Augustine as Mentor is written for modern day pastors and spiritual leaders
who want to mentor and equip other evangelical Christians based on proven
principles in matters of the heart like integrity, humility, faithfulness, personal
holiness, spiritual hunger, and service to others.
Author Ed Smither explains, “Augustine has something to offer modern
ministers pursuing authenticity and longing to ‘preach what they practice.’
Through his thought, practice, success, and even failures, my hope is that
today’s mentors will find hope, inspiration, and practical suggestions for how
to mentor an emerging generation of spiritual leaders.”
