Book Review: The View From The Back Of The Pulpit

I first read brother Jordan's book in September 2007.  I purchased it at the 2007 General Conference of the United Pentecostal Church International.  I read most of the book on the flight home.  It was a very good book however, being 4 years ago I decided to re-read the book.

Rev. J. Mark Jordan is a licensed minister with the United Pentecostal Church.  He pastors First Apostolic Church in Toledo, Ohio.

Below are two recommendation for this book: 

'Nothing is missing! It is the most complete book for ministers that I have ever read. For the minister just starting out, to those who like me are nearing the finish line, this book answers every question and provides for every need.' -the late Cleveland M. Becton (Former General Secretary of United Pentecostal Church, International)

'I spent a decade under Pastor Jordan's leadership: what I know today of practical ministry was learned under his direction.  His godly insight is clear, succinct, and incredibly well communicated.  Reading this timely book is an opportunity for minister to glean as I have from his experience and wisdom'. - Travis Miller (General Home Missions Secretary of United Pentecostal Church, International)


This book is very enlightening.  As I enjoyed it's reading in 2007, I again enjoyed it this time around.  Rev. Jordan is a very qualified man to write on the following topics due to his almost 40 years of ministry. 

- The View from the Back of the Pulpit
- Where Will You Go? What Will You Do?
- The Firebird Stage
- Does a Preacher Need a License?
- The Minister's Self-Image
- Of Saints and Reprobates
- Respect
- Shepheds or Sheep Transporters?
- Surving Church Storms
- That Vision Thing
- Walk with Me
- Who Are These People?
- Communication: Beyond the Basics
- You Can't Just Change One Thing
- Read Writers and Right Readers
- The Power to Destroy or the Power to Redeem
- Expensive COnvictions
- When Leaders Sin
- Issues in Retirement for Pastors

I would recommend this book to any person aspiring to the ministry or any current minister regardless of their age.

Humbly Submitted,
Pastor Troy G. Reynolds