It was in my second year in seminary when I first read Neuhaus. Since then I have consumed a variety of articles from First Things. One book in particular that shaped my thinking on the pastoral call was his Freedom for Ministry. Neuhaus tied together for me the many roles a pastor has into the simple theme of godly humility. He encouraged me to live a cruciform life. He encouraged me to place a cross in my office, rather than my diplomas. As someone has stated: “We feel sorrow at his passing, but mainly for ourselves. He has gone to the Savior he served so well and faithfully.”
Update: Peter Leithart comments on Neuhaus as irreplaceable.
