Real Life Rev

A clergy survival guide

Martin Poole

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Canterbury Press Norwich
16 June 2025

Anglican & Episcopalian Churches, Church of England; Christian ministry & pastoral activity

Clergy life is full of surprises – and many of them don’t come up in theological college. From tricky PCC meetings to unexpected pastoral situations to the quirks of church buildings, this honest and humorous guide dives into the messy, holy, and often unpredictable realities of parish ministry.

With warmth and wit, Real Life Rev offers practical wisdom for navigating the everyday challenges of church leadership. Whether it’s managing conflicting opinions, opening the church to a wider community, or simply deciding what to do when a lorry arrives with two tons of yogurt drink for your food bank, Martin Poole offers encouragement for those discovering that ministry is rarely tidy – but always full of grace.

By: Martin Poole
Imprint: Canterbury Press Norwich
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 135mm,
ISBN: 9781786225870
ISBN 10: 1786225875
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 16 June 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Martin Poole is a parish priest in Brighton and founder of Beyond Church, a small community of curators, dreamers, artists and provocateurs who have a passion for creating inspiring experiences of God.

Reviews for Real Life Rev: A clergy survival guide

'Real Life Rev is a resource full of ideas to explore, or indeed not explore, the way someone else has approached impossible tasks. It should be on the reading list for all who entertain thoughts of ministry.’ -- From the foreword by Rose Hudson-Wilkin