The United Methodist Clergy Book of Firsts: Who, What, When, Where, and How in the First Year of Ministry

Navigate your first years of ministry with confidence. Written especially for Licensing School and United Methodist Course of Study students, this vital book will guide pastors through the formative early years of ministry. Drawing from real-world pastoral experience, this book addresses the practical challenges and questions that emerge in those crucial first appointments. From preparing your inaugural sermon to navigating the complexities of clergy taxes, from honoring your predecessor's ...