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A Faithful Steward: Essays in Honor of Richard C. Barcellos

“Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful” (1 Cor. 4:2). This volume is offered in honor of Dr. Richard C. Barcellos, a man whose life and ministry have been marked by such faithfulness. As a pastor, theologian, and teacher, he has given himself to the careful handling of Holy Scripture, the defence of confessional orthodoxy, and the service of Christ’s church. His commitment to truth, his clarity in doctrine, and his pastoral concern for the people of God have shaped many for ministry and strengthened the churches he has served.

Essays from James Renihan, Sam Waldron, James Dolezal and Others

— David VanDrunen

— James E. Dolezal

Essays to Strengthen the Church in Sound Doctrine

Together, these essays reflect the theological concerns that have characterised Barcellos’s own labours, particularly a sustained emphasis on theology proper and careful exegesis. This is not merely a collection of academic studies, but a body of work aimed at strengthening the church through sound doctrine.

A Faithful Steward will serve pastors, students, and thoughtful readers who desire to think more clearly about God, Scripture, and the Christian life, and stands as a fitting tribute to a man who has devoted his life to being a faithful steward of the mysteries of God.

Including Personal Tributes & Reflections

In addition to the theological essays, the volume concludes with a series of personal tributes from friends, colleagues, and fellow labourers in the ministry. These reflections offer a more personal glimpse into the life and character of Dr. Barcellos, bearing witness to his faithfulness not only in the study and pulpit, but in friendship, mentorship, and the ordinary duties of the Christian life. Together, they testify that the doctrine he has taught has been matched by a life lived in humble service to Christ and his church.

Richard C. Barcellos is a Reformed Baptist pastor and theologian whose life and ministry have been marked by a sustained commitment to the faithful handling of the Word of God. Converted in the early 1980s and later embracing the theology of the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1677/1689), he has laboured for decades in pastoral ministry, theological education, and writing. Known for his careful exegesis, his emphasis on theology proper, and his insistence that “words and definitions matter,” Barcellos has served the church through preaching, teaching, and mentoring, shaping many in both conviction and practice. This volume honours not only his theological contributions, but his faithfulness as a pastor, husband, friend, and steward of the mysteries of God.

A Faithful Steward is a collection of theological essays written in honour of Richard C. Barcellos. The book brings together contributions from pastors and scholars across the Reformed tradition, engaging key topics in biblical, systematic, and historical theology. Each essay reflects themes central to Barcellos’s own ministry, including the doctrine of God, the authority of Scripture, and confessional faithfulness.

The essays in this volume address a wide range of theological subjects, including the Trinity, divine simplicity, Christology, biblical interpretation, the relationship between Scripture and tradition, ethics, and the Christian life. Several chapters engage contemporary theological debates, while others retrieve and apply insights from the historic Reformed and broader Christian tradition.

This book is especially suited for pastors, theological students, and serious readers who want to deepen their understanding of Reformed theology. It will also benefit those interested in the doctrine of God, confessional theology, and careful biblical interpretation, as well as anyone who has been influenced by Richard Barcellos’s ministry.

Unlike many essay collections, A Faithful Steward is unified not only by its subject matter but by its purpose. The essays are written in honour of a single theologian whose work has consistently emphasised precision in doctrine and faithfulness to Scripture. As a result, the volume maintains a strong coherence, with many chapters focusing on theology proper and the careful articulation of core Christian doctrines.

Additional information

Title

A Faithful Steward: Essays in Honor of Richard C. Barcellos

ISBN

9781917873123

Editors

James P. Butler; David A. Charles; D. Scott Meadows; Cameron G. Porter; Micah T. Renihan

Contributors

James M. Renihan; Michael Riccardi; Glenn Butner, Jr.; R. Scott Clark; Jordan B. Cooper; J. Ryan Davidson; Timothy L. Decker; John V. Fesko; Joshua Henson; Chuck Rennie; Ed Romine; Daniel D. Scheiderer; David VanDrunen; Sam Waldron; James E. Dolezal; Jason C. Montgomery; Drew Sparks

Publisher

IRBS Academic Press

Pages

440

Dimensions

15.24 x 22.86 cm (6 x 9)

Format

Paperback, Sewn, Printed in Great Britain