My First Years in Ministry

Life and Leadership Advice from 11 Pastors who Dared to Sit in the Leader's Chair

Serving in pastoral ministry is a wonderful privilege. It's also a major challenge and a complicated task, even for those convinced they've been called to the profession. Many young pastors confess that the responsibilities they inherit when assuming the role feel overwhelming. Leading a church is a form of ministry that can stretch and test the strongest of personalities.

In this book, 11 seasoned pastors share formative stories from their early years of church leadership, along with valuable counsel on important subjects like; marriage, parenting, personal finances, handling discouragement, spiritual growth, what it takes to last in ministry, major regrets, and so much more.

Their counsel will aid you as you embark on one of the most challenging assignments you'll ever agree to do. Their advice will save you from making unnecessary mistakes. Their encouragement will uplift you if you're down, and their words will remind you that even though you may sometimes feel alone, you really aren't. Other men have walked in your shoes and discovered that no matter what they faced, Jesus proved Himself faithful.