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‘Necessary Reading for Every Pastor’

Category Announcements
Date May 5, 2016

At the 2016 Shepherd’s Conference, Al Mohler, Ligon Duncan, and John MacArthur discussed books that have left a lasting impact on their lives and ministries. They pointed out two Banner titles that we have decided to put on sale, through May 12th. Watch the two short videos below to learn why these men speak so highly of Banner’s new release, A Sad Departureand a classic Banner title, Systematic Theology.

 

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