A sower went forth...

This book is a collection of Jake Pauls' sermons. Pauls has served more than 50 years in pastoral ministry. There is much evidence of Pauls' history in his sermons. His references to his farming years, along with a deep appreciation for moving forward in congregational and larger church community life, permeate the sermons in this book.

These sermons engage the church to join a very personal journey from critical self examination - on the basis of solid biblical texts and biblical scholarship - toward confident discipleship in the world.

If readers are interested in what makes a whole church grow, then this is the book for them. It includes a spiritual diet for the whole congregation to grow in its commitment to faithful discipleship.