At the heart of this book lie two key ideas: First, you can't give what you don't have. It is imperative that as pastors we keep close to our call, close to our mission, and close to our God. In other words, leaders must take care of themselves, before they can do anything for anyone else. And second, the ministry of pastors is not to fulfill all the tasks of ministry ourselves, but rather to equip others for their own ministry. If you want ministry as usual, then this book is not for you. But if you want to rediscover that primal, original moment with God that left you feeling as if you could change the world - or if you'd like to discover that call for the first time - then this book can serve as a guide along your journey.
