My first venture into pastoral ministry brought more questions than answers. As a nineteen-year-old ministry student, a small church asked me to lead their music. I agreed, if they would allow me to work with their students. The pastor never explained anything about ministry in general or in particular with that very unhealthy church. He just wanted me to show up, select a few hymns, and leave. He never asked how the students were responding to my Bible
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