Here I Am, Lord is a memoir of ministry as seen through the eyes of a novice minister in the field, feeling her way, making mistakes, and repeatedly calling on God's guidance and support. It is also a reflection on ministry, on where the calling for it comes from, and why it persists so relentlessly despite limited material rewards and un-measurable successes. Why are so many of us drawn to this work? Ministry is more than a job. Ministry is pure calling, and it's done by all kinds of people in all kinds of venues-churches, yes, but also clinics, classrooms, even beauty salons. Wherever...