For many, there is a wide gap between the inspiration of a God-given calling and the activation of that call. Through a beautifully woven narrative, Tim Pruitt skillfully instructs and inspires those called to the work of church planting, offering both practical insight and spiritual encouragement. Those accepting the challenge and, with it, the calling, to plant a church commit themselves to a tremendous task. But few know the experiences that entails. Those aspiring to take this noble challenge embark bravely in what is mostly a mystery. For others who have not received such a calling but are interested, nonetheless, in the stories that those brave souls tell, it is an exploration of something entirely new and different. This book helps unveil that shroud of mystery.

The format is a series of short narratives that describe typical episodes in the lives of those who plant churches. Most of the stories are the voice of the pastor. Some are told from the perspective of the pastor's wife or the children.

It is not a biography of a particular family. It is a narrative that can be told by many. Their stories are typical. The narratives are based on testimonials of those who have planted churches. The intent is to honestly, and sometimes with raw expression, describe two things. The first is to describe what church planters do. The second is to describe what happens in a church planter's heart.

This book is intended to prepare and encourage those who will plant churches. My prayer for you is that this story, in some measure, will inspire you to continue, that it will strengthen your commitment to your calling, and that you will willingly identify with this story that can also be yours.

It is also intended for those interested in learning of the experiences of those that plant churches. This story, filled with determination, fulfillment and spiritual bravery, will amaze you. Your admiration for those who have persevered in their pursuit will most certainly grow.