In Stan Toler’s Guide for Pastoral Ministry, Toler introduces aspiring pastors to his tips and knowledge relating to many of the pressing issues and practices within the church. More importantly, Toler intends his book to be a blueprint for effective ministry and intends this book to be for those who want to be great pastors and leaders in their church (9). He begins the book in the Preface by stating, “It’s not about theory, it’s all about practice.” (10). The book itself contains a wealth of knowledge from a man of experience and wisdom that Toler appears eager and willing to share.