The Duty of Pastors was written to help both ordinary churchgoers and called-out leaders of the church understand their vital ministry roles.

John Owen believed that both of these groups of people play a vital role in promoting a healthy church environment. He believed that the people in the pew shouldn't fear but rather embrace their ministry role, just as their church leaders are called to embrace theirs.

This book helps both groups clearly understand and apply basic biblical principles so that local churches grow closer to the Lord, closer to each other and stand out as a light in the darkness, wherever they may be.