Adrian was interviewed over at Pastoral Musings:
First of all, tell us a little about yourself. We know that you are nearing forty years of age and are a medical doctor, as well as a preacher. Beyond that, I know very little about you other than this book and your blog ( http://adrianwarnock.com ). Perhaps you could tell us a little of your background, how you came to Christ, and how you as a medical doctor became a minister of the Cross.
I grew up in a Christian home. My grandfather was a tent preacher and we were told stories of God’s miraculous provision for his family. One Easter I asked my father why Good Friday was called “good” if it was the day Jesus died. He explained the gospel, and after saying “but why isn’t it “Good Sunday” and “Bad Friday,” I made a response. By God’s grace I have never really looked back. I somehow instinctively knew that without the resurrection the cross could not be good news.
This makes your question about being a “minister of the cross” interesting. In fact, that phrase is not a biblical one as far as I can tell. The Apostles were, instead, described as witnesses of the resurrection. Indeed, unlike most preachers today, their sermons assumed the cross and emphasized the glorious good news that Jesus is risen.
Over the last fifteen years I have gradually become more and more involved in serving in the leadership team of my local church and preaching regularly. All my training has been on the job and via day release courses. . .
via Interview With Adrian Warnock, Author of “Raised With Christ” « Pastoral Musings.
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