In his new book Confessions of an Insignificant Pastor (Faith Walk), W. Mark Elliott tells us that 80 percent of Bible college and seminary grads who enter ministry will drop out within their first five years. That’s a dangerous statistic, and Elliott’s book is an attempt to help and encourage church leaders to stay with their calling. He deals with a variety of challenges pastors face, and offers practical counsel (and examples) to help readers stay in the race.
