Ministry Is a High Calling (Aim Low): Reflections of a Parish Novice

by Kurt R. Schuermann

Kurt Schuermann writes with humor and grace about the everyday happenings in a pastor's life. After being forced to purge his book collection by a move to a smaller office, Schuermann discovers a dark truth about he is addicted to ten-step books. In this book he collects the things that he has found to be true since he threw away his collection of ten-step and how-to books. Topics of the fifty-two reflections include the minister's call, church-growth seminars, and the local church.

130 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2001

Reviews

[Amee Colvin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for all ministers to read, whether they are starting out or are further along on their journey.

[Amos Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book to put in the hands of newly ordained minister. With humor it points to the fact that what usually endears the minister to the congregation are the humble act of service. When the minister takes to washing the dishes after the potlucks or vacuuming the sanctuary after the event it warms the heart. Jesus wrapped a towel around his waist and washed the feet of the disciples. The least we can do as ordained people is come down from the pulpit and put on some gloves, pick up a rake, or start washing some dishes.
-Amos Smith (author of Healing The Divide: Recovering Christianity's Mystic Roots)

[Cynthia · Rating 5 out of 5]

All pastors - and those considering answering such a call - should own and read this book!