Kevin McClanahan

A True Tale of Urban Ministry Kevin McClanahan

Guiding a church through leadership change can be a rollercoaster ride filled with highs and lows, but it is survivable. In A True Tale of Urban Ministry: Walking out faith during transition, Pastor Kevin McClanahan tells his own story of guiding a 70-year-old church through transition after a period of loss and disappointment. The author's stated goal: "for those on the front lines, it is my intention to encourage the disappointed and defeated to trust in God again." Join him on his journey from the initial call to pastor to his ordination and on to appointment and oversight of a church in turmoil. This book is replete with personal stories of success and failure that are honest, engaging and sometimes heartbreaking. The intimate writing style will make readers laugh, cry and celebrate the journey involved in urban ministry. Through the journey, the author synthesizes principles of biblical leadership and strategies to assist the church to transition in a healthy manner. This book makes a perfect gift for any minister or member working in a local church. The reader will come away refreshed and find their passion for ministry reignited. They will also see that they are not alone.