Drawing on his decades of experience in ministry, Lyman Abbott offers insights and advice for aspiring pastors and church leaders. With a strong emphasis on the importance of a true and deep connection with God, this book provides guidance for navigating complex issues like dealing with grief and ministering in diverse communities. It is an essential resource for anyone seeking to serve as Christ's representative in the world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.