This is a concise, simplistic guidebook for today's Christian leaders who desire to be more prepared for the Master than for just ministry. Each chapter includes the author's insight, personal experiences and biblical references to support the issues facing all leaders in the church. A must-read for ministry leaders who may be facing burnout, despair or the urge to call it quits.

Determination to be the best Christmas tree in Carytown is what motivates a very special little tree to do all the right things in order to have the chance to be chosen as the mayor's special tree. The heartwarming conclusion contains a valuable lesson to all of us who don't always see the talents and abilities in ourselves that others see in us.