I’m in the process of reading a book. That’s right, process. I have a tendency to read several books at the same time. However, this one demanded that I mention it to you even before I finish. I am speaking of 27 Tough Questions Pastors Ask by Dick Hardy (www.thehardygroup.org).

As I am reading this book, all I can think about is “I wish I had this at the beginning of my ministry”. Therefore, I am recommending it to three groups of friends…seasoned ministers, young ministers and all laymen.

To my colleagues that have been down this lengthy road of ministry, we are never too old to learn. Believe it or not, we have not seen it all and done it all. There are still victories to win and obstacles to overcome or avoid. In other words, The Game Isn’t Over. Is that a shameless plug or what? By the way, www.tgreene.net.

To my young friends committed to the ministry, you owe it to those you serve to be as prepared as you can be for every situation. I was asked just yesterday, “Where do I get wisdom?”. Beyond the obvious answers of prayer and the Bible, it is books like 27 Tough Questions and The Game Isn’t Over (yet another cheap promo) that allow you to bypass the school of hard knocks and learn from the experience of those who have gone before you.

To you committed lay leaders, this manual will equip you to be a blessing to your pastor and provide truths that can be applied to your business. In addition to wisdom for your everyday duties, this tool of 27 Tough Questions will assist you in your desire to lift up the arms of the man or woman of God that serves you, your family and your community.

Thanks to my friend, Dick Hardy, for your willingness to face the tough questions of ministry and do so with candid, biblical answers.