
Real Life Rev
A clergy survival guide
Martin Poole(Author)
Canterbury Press Norwich
Published on 16. June 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-78622-587-0 (ISBN)
Description
Clergy life is full of surprises - and many of them don't come up in theological college. From tricky PCC meetings to unexpected pastoral situations to the quirks of church buildings, this honest and humorous guide dives into the messy, holy, and often unpredictable realities of parish ministry.
With warmth and wit, Real Life Rev offers practical wisdom for navigating the everyday challenges of church leadership. Whether it's managing conflicting opinions, opening the church to a wider community, or simply deciding what to do when a lorry arrives with two tons of yogurt drink for your food bank, Martin Poole offers encouragement for those discovering that ministry is rarely tidy - but always full of grace.
With warmth and wit, Real Life Rev offers practical wisdom for navigating the everyday challenges of church leadership. Whether it's managing conflicting opinions, opening the church to a wider community, or simply deciding what to do when a lorry arrives with two tons of yogurt drink for your food bank, Martin Poole offers encouragement for those discovering that ministry is rarely tidy - but always full of grace.
Reviews / Votes
'Real Life Rev is a resource full of ideas to explore, or indeed not explore, the way someone else has approached impossible tasks. It should be on the reading list for all who entertain thoughts of ministry.' -- From the foreword by Rose Hudson-WilkinMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
194 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78622-587-0 (9781786225870)
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06/2025
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Person
Martin Poole is a parish priest in Brighton and founder of Beyond Church, a small community of curators, dreamers, artists and provocateurs who have a passion for creating inspiring experiences of God.