It seems nothing completely prepares you to be a pastor. Education and training certainly help, but some things you simply must learn through the trial and error of personal experience. Or do you?
Gleaned from real-world experiences, Mastering Ministry was written with today's pastorates in mind. Within its pages you will:

Discover seven ministry-defining values to move from floundering to flourishing;
Learn practical time management strategies to flatten the frenzied pace; and
Explore over 30 ministry-related topics to face difficult issues with finesse. While most traditional pastoral resources assume a one-pastor- one-church model, Mastering Ministry recognizes pastors today are often responsible for multiple congregations and includes pointers from the author's book The Multi-Church Pastor: A Manual for Training Leadership in a Multi- Church Setting. Whether you are a new or seasoned pastor of a single congregation or several, you will find Mastering Ministry to be a valuable resource as you impact your community for Christ.