A thoughtful look at a Chicago parish and its leader, and what steady, principled leadership can accomplish.
This nonfiction portrait traces the history of St. James’s Church in Chicago and the rector who guided it for nineteen years. It blends architectural note, parish life, and spiritual teaching to reveal how a single parish can shape a city’s sense of community, memory, and faith. The book emphasizes practical leadership, responsible stewardship, and the quiet power of a sustained, thoughtful approach to ministry.
- Learn how the church’s building, endowment, and programs supported steady growth.
- See how a pastor’s approach—planning, accountability, and respect for tradition—shaped parish life.
- Explore the role of education, family, and home in public faith and community service.
- Discover reflections on history, memory, and the responsibilities of spiritual leadership.
Ideal for readers of religious history, Chicago history, and studies of church leadership.