This book gathers a diverse group of leading pastors and preachers and asks them: What is your best advice to colleagues in ministry about preaching and being a pastor? The responses are full of wisdom and practical advice, illuminating and helpful for all who are pastors and preachers. Selected Table of Contents What I Would Like to Tell My Colleagues in Ministry- Joanna M. Adams Three Temptations of the Pastor- Craig Barnes Why Stay in the Church?- John Buchanan Side Thoughts on Preaching for Those Who Must Stammer Gods Unnamed Name- David G. Buttrick The Signature Sermon- Fred B. Craddock Dont Take My Advice- James C. Howell Keeping Your Eye on the Ball: Wisdom for Preachers from the Splendid Splinter- Thomas Long Embracing the Church God Gave Me- Eugene Peterson Love God, Love Your People-Marguerite Shuster My Advice for Preachers- William H. Willimon