God Works in Mischievous Ways

Former pastor and Southern Baptist leader Paul W. Powell looks back on a surprising path of unexpected turns that led him to God's plan for his life. His is a revealing story of how "the most unlikely candidate for ministry" became pastor of one of the largest churches in the country, president of the Annuity Board and dean of Truett Theological Seminary. He shares behind-the-scenes stories-from a lifelong fear of public speaking to trial and error preaching experiences as a young man-all while revealing the challenges and blessings of a lifetime of leadership. With his trademark wit and candor, he reflects on what God teaches us from the successes and struggles we all face.