Sometimes we just wish someone would have told us about life's traps before we fell into them. Other times we wish all the advisors would just butt out and let us make our own mistakes. So, this book just presents common sense and some experiences that may be helpful for the very young and inexperienced minister. It includes views of the inner workings of churches and how both joys and horrors can emerge, even when people are trying hard to live for God. This allows a young minister to go into ministry with his eyes wide open, his heart prepared for possible difficulties, and his spirit ready to rise above the daily challenges.