What I Didnt Learn In Seminary is a book that leans upon more than 45 years of experience of its author. The book has serious and humorous examples of failures and successes in the real world of a pastor. Its Not A Sin To Look Stupid, is a chapter based upon a sermon originally spoken to help parents of teenagers. That phrase has been an often repeated one as parents grapple with their teenagers attire. Several chapters explain what parishioners expect from a pastor on his very first day on the job, fresh out of seminary. Other chapters deal with personal struggles that attack those in vocational ministry. The author reveals his own struggles, failures and triumphs. The Perfect Storm, chapter debunks the myth that any pastor can lead a growing church if he/she just follows certain formulas. The book is an honest confession about what really happens in the life of a pastor. It is a positive book that recognizes stress, difficult people and problems, but the theme is the joy and honor of being a pastor.
