Pastor Nathan Pope has provided in Motivation for Ministry a book filled with helpful observations for the parish pastor This book will, I am sure, speak to the hearts of many pastors who labor under circumstances which can be frustrating, trying, and difficult. Pastor Pope has written a book from which many pastors will derive great benefit and edification as they learn again that all they do, they do to the glory of God.

Dr. A L. Barry

President, The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod

Sound doctrine and sound practice are welded together in this very practical and compelling book. For the seasoned minister, Dr. Pope's book will affirm any ministry dedicated solely to the glory of God. For the young minister, this book can become a practical road map and valuable guide through the ministerial battlefield literally strewn with the wounded and broken bodies of many soldiers of the cross who did not make it.

James W. Bryant, Th.D.

Third President of Luther Race Seminary in Atlanta, Georgia

Drawing on a wealth of parish experience and illustrating his points with considerable anecdotal material, the author presents solid content in a warm and readable way. It's easy to like to trust-a person who admits that as a seminary dropout he lasted only one night on his new job as a Pinkerton security guard ("1 could shoot straight, but I couldn't stay awake").

Armin J. Panning

President, Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary