What might life at sea teach us about ministry? Over a seven week journey crossing the Gulf of Mexico on his sailboat, the author discovers lessons for life and leadership in the church. In the Spring, 2006, Dave Wasserman sailed his 31 foot sloop from Galveston, Texas to Isla Mujeres, Mexico, experiencing the open waters and life at the shoreline. He shares fifteen reflections on such topics as fear, passagemaking, shelling, and jumping ship. Each reflection addresses an important challenge facing today's church leaders.

David Wasserman served the church in a time that was exciting, challenging, and made progress for the Kingdom. But he also saw church leaders who did not listen, laugh together, or love enough of Gods world and people. This reality is bad for the gospel--yet theres hope. It is coming in the form of leaders who are taking the time to listen carefully, staying humble and humorous about themselves, and working harder than ever to embody a bit more of Gods love, justice, and peace. Listen More, Laugh Often, Love Always offers advice to future church leaders from the ramblings and reflections of...