Mishaps, Mistakes, and Mischief - Al Detter

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Résumé :
This humorous book depicts the funniest moments from the life and ministry of Al Detter, who has been in the ministry for almost five decades. He recounts major events in his life through the lens of comedic relief, from his childhood, college years, his ministry, and relationships. Each chapter is a short story told with light-hearted warmth designed to bring a smile to your face and a laugh to your lips. You don't need to know Al to appreciate all the predicaments and miscues that he has experienced, some of which happened to him and some of which he has gotten himself into. Anyone who wants to be encouraged and needs a good chuckle should read this book!

Biographie:
Al Detter has been involved in the church his entire life. His journey includes the following in chronological order: Mennonite, Brethren in Christ, Independent, Presbyterian, and Baptist. Since 1975, he has been affiliated with Converge, formerly the Baptist General Conference. His church experiences have inspired much of the material for this book.Al grew up in Souderton, Pennsylvania. His college years took him to Moody Bible Institute (B.A.) in Chicago, Illinois, and the University of Illinois Chicago Circle Campus. He went on to Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M.) in Dallas, Texas, and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (D.Min.) in Deerfield, Illinois.Al met Marie Simmons, from Peoria, Illinois, at Moody. They married in 1970. They have four grown children, three adopted as infants. They have eight grandchildren.Al has served the following churches: Skokie Valley Baptist Church, Wilmette, IL (Youth Pastor); Grace Church, Erie, PA (35 total years, 32 as Senior Pastor); Old North Church, Canfield, OH (Interim); First Baptist Church, New Castle, PA (Interim); Christ Community Church, Fredonia, NY (Interim), and Bethel Baptist Church, Jamestown, NY (Interim).His favorite hobbies include traveling (especially to Israel and the UK), collecting and reading antique books, and driving his 1969 Camaro.Since laughter is a good medicine, he tries to take a good dose every day.