More Than A Mic; 15 Survival Lessons for Pulpit and Private Life

Ministry will elevate your gift—but only integrity will sustain it.

In a time when charisma is celebrated more than character, More Than the Mic is a raw, real, and redemptive guide designed to help associate ministers, emerging voices, and young pastors navigate the dual weight of public preaching and private living.

Drawn from hard-won experience and spiritual insight, this resource unpacks 15 essential lessons that every minister must learn to serve well, live well, and finish strong. Covering topics from pulpit etiquette to financial stewardship, spiritual balance to emotional maturity, this guide speaks truth with grace and power.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Real-life reflections from a young pastor who’s lived the highs and lows of ministry
• Scriptural foundations for each principle
• Practical wisdom for both church life and personal growth
• A call to deeper integrity, greater self-awareness, and sustainable ministry

Whether you’re stepping into the pulpit for the first time or recalibrating your private life behind the scenes, this resource will help you avoid pitfalls, preserve your peace, and minister with power and maturity.

Ministry is more than preaching—it’s stewardship of your whole life.