Owen made it clear that what was at stake with regards to the preaching ministry of a pastor is the very spiritual health of the flock of God.
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The Father of the Puritans on Pastors Being Well Trained and Knowing their Flock Well | Justin Miller
Perkins believed pastors had to know their people’s life situations and needs. He must minister to those people where they are in their life, family, work, and daily trials. A pastor, according to Perkins, must know his people.
The Father of the Puritans on Studying the Word in Pastoral Ministry for Preaching | Justin Miller
Perkins wanted the pastors he was training to study the Scriptures rightly and receive the aid of the orthodox men before them. He emphasizes the need for pastors to be men dependent on God in prayer for His grace to grant them an understanding of these things for His glory.