Clergy life is full of surprises - and many of them don't come up in theological college. From tricky PCC meetings to unexpected pastoral situations to the quirks of church buildings, this honest and humorous guide dives into the messy, holy, and often unpredictable realities of parish ministry. With warmth and wit, Real Life Rev offers practical wisdom for navigating the everyday challenges of church leadership. Whether it's managing conflicting opinions, opening the church to a wider community, or simply deciding what to do when a lorry arrives with two tons of yogurt drink for your food bank, Martin Poole offers encouragement for those discovering that ministry is rarely tidy - but always full of grace.

About the Author
Martin Poole is a parish priest in Brighton and founder of Beyond Church, a small community of curators, dreamers, artists and provocateurs who have a passion for creating inspiring experiences of God.

Reviews
'Real Life Rev is a resource full of ideas to explore, or indeed not explore, the way someone else has approached impossible tasks. It should be on the reading list for all who entertain thoughts of ministry.' -- From the foreword by Rose Hudson-Wilkin



Book Information
ISBN 9781786225870
Author Martin Poole
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint Canterbury Press Norwich
Publisher Canterbury Press Norwich