Tag Archives: Ettrick

Lessons for the life of Thomas Boston #6 – don’t let first impressions last

Posted on November 8, 2011 by neilrobbie

This is an extra post in a series of five posts on lessons for ministry from the life and times of Thomas Boston. Lesson #6 – don’t let first impressions last. In 1711 Thomas Boston moved 30 miles east from … Continue reading →

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Lessons in ministry from the life of Thomas Boston #5: Spend time in the study

Posted on September 22, 2011 by neilrobbie

This is the fifth in a series of five posts on lessons for ministry from the life and times of Thomas Boston. Lesson #5 – spend time in the study There is a simple and unalterable rule in ministry: there … Continue reading →

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Lessons in ministry from the life of Thomas Boston #4: Overcoming addiction

Posted on September 20, 2011 by neilrobbie

The human heart is made to love and this love settles on almost anything in or around us and when it does we face addiction.  Self-image, stimulants, power, money, other people, all compete for our affection and that affection can … Continue reading →

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Lessons for ministry from the life of Thomas Boston #2 – denominational politics

Posted on September 13, 2011 by neilrobbie

This is the second in a series of five posts on lessons for ministry from the life and times of Thomas Boston. Lesson #2 – Denominational decisions can have an unexpected and adverse effect on ministry. Denominations make decisions which … Continue reading →

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Lessons for ministry from the life of Thomas Boston #1 – preparation for ministry

Posted on September 12, 2011 by neilrobbie

I’ve always had an interest in the life of Thomas Boston who was born in Duns, just 24 miles from where I grew up in Melrose.  His ministry in Ettrick, which began in 1707, must have influenced the culture of … Continue reading →

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