The Making of a Preacher: Naked in the Pulpit - Softcover

This is the riveting story of an ordained Baptist preacher who spends years trying to bring authenticity to his spiritual journey. Although the book is filled with intimate stories, the author's hope is that the lessons learned will provide spiritual insights from which we all can benefit. Only by the preacher shedding his robe of honor and piety can he release the tremendous power of naked truth. Whenever we put on clothes they hide our blemishes, our scars, and our secrets. The power of nakedness is that we stand honestly before God and each other for acceptance -- just as we are. When we receive love from that place, we are truly loved.

C. Mark Ealy is an ordained Baptist minister. Over the past 27 years he has served several churches in positions such as Senior Pastor, Co-Pastor, and Senior Associate Pastor. This man who grew up in an all-black "ghetto" and was there when the 1965 Watts riots erupted, has also worked for the Naval Materiel Command and the Federal Railway Administration in Washington, D. C. He most recently served as an educational consultant for a large state education department. After a distinguished career in both the public and private sectors, Mark now dedicates his time to consulting with churches. His passion is building new infrastructures of rescue and recovery until everyone is safe in the harbor. Be on the look-out for other exciting titles coming soon.