Where Do Pastors Go to Cry?: Practical Principles You Won't Learn in Seminary

Seminary plays a crucial role in the lives of ministers, pastors, and lay leaders. But seminary cannot teach you the real life, day to day, practical experiences and operation of leading God's people. In this book we will look at some practical principles a pastor will not learn in seminary. Many pastors are in for a rude awakening when they are called to their pastorate. They enter the job with excitement and zeal, only to be later frustrated by the everyday duties a pastor must deal with. This book will cover everything from understanding your call, how to handle criticism, do you and your church make a good fit, leading church meetings, to knowing when your assignment is over. We will discuss how to plan a construction project, dealing with ministry and staff betrayal, finding a mentor, the power of preaching the Word and spending time with the Lord in prayer. ( i will add a small photo of myself)

Dr. Paul D. Stevens, Sr. is an ordained Baptist preacher who has been in pastoral ministry over 27 years. He has pastored in a traditional church setting, he has been a church planter, and understands the sacrifice and work that is needed to have a successful ministry. In the past 13 years, Dr. Stevens has led his congregation to grow from 150 to over 1500 members. Dr. Stevens has a passion for pastors, church growth, and church health. It is his desire that every church reach its God given potential and become a beacon light in its community and the world. Dr. Stevens is a sought after evangelist, conference speaker, and workshop leader. Dr. Stevens and his wife Belinda have been married for 27 years. They live in the Texas Hill Country outside of San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Stevens enjoys playing golf and exercising in the local gym.