Letters To Lee

Each year, hundreds of newly ordained pastors enter their first congregations, unsure whether seminary training has truly prepared them for the day-to-day work of parish ministry. Clayton uses a unique epistolary format-from an older, experienced pastor to a novice-to address wisely such issues as preparing for weddings, funerals, and baptisms; planning education, evangelism, and stewardship programs; growing spiritually; developing a leadership style; and maintaining personal and professional boundaries. Highly acclaimed in use in Clayton’s Andover Newton seminary classes, students, new pastors, and mentors will find this book to be the perfect introduction to parish ministry.