Tim Keller explores the relevance of John Calvin's pastoral practices for today, highlighting the importance of forming Christians in practices beyond preaching alone. Keller discusses three key ideas he has learned from studying Calvin, including:

1. The need for pastors to engage in various pastoral practices
2. The democratization of monastic practices for all Christians
3. The necessity of ongoing, intense training for pastors

He offers potential applications for modern pastors to incorporate these practices, emphasizing the importance of holistic Christian formation and nurturing believers through a variety of means.