What They Didn't Teach You in Seminary

When I graduated from the largest Seminary in the world, I along with my graduating classmates were all given a free copy of this book which was about to be published. It is one of those books that is true to the title: Things that you need to know, but weren't on the agenda in the Seminary curriculum. Things every new minister must hear; Personal finances, keeping priorities straight, (church work does not equal your relationship to God), and building up your own family while building your church. Minirth & Meier have seen hundreds of family members of small, moderate, and large church ministers: All ready to call it quits because they had last place in thier own homes. They've also seen numerous ministers come through their clinics due to depression and dependency, and even adultery. This book is a result of that, and is a timely word to young ministers to keep their priorities where they should be, and to be prepared for the costs of ministry on their families. I keep my copy and give one to every new minister we ordain.