{"product_id":"faith-beyond-credentials-michael-winship-9798268615968","title":"Faith Beyond Credentials: The Journey and Heart of a Lay Pastor","description":"\u003cb\u003eFaith Beyond Credentials: The Journey and Heart of a Lay Pastor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom childhood trauma and addiction to faithful pastoral service, Pastor Michael L. Winship's story proves that God doesn't call the equipped-He equips the called. \u003ci\u003eFaith Beyond Credentials\u003c\/i\u003e offers both inspiring memoir and practical manual for anyone sensing God's call to ministry but believing they lack the credentials, education, or background to answer it. Whether you're a bi-vocational pastor, late-in-life believer exploring ministry, or volunteer serving in nursing homes and overlooked communities, this book provides the roadmap you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover how to pursue theological education outside seminary, build credibility without formal credentials, officiate weddings and funerals with confidence, and develop sustainable bi-vocational ministry. Pastor Mike's transparent journey-through assisted living facilities, RV parks, cancer diagnosis, and beyond-demonstrates that authentic pastoral care happens wherever believers faithfully serve. Complete with practical appendices, sample forms, prayers, and biblical encouragement, this book equips you to step forward boldly into God's calling, credentials or not.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael Winship\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798268615968\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 194\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.59lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41d","brand":"Michael Winship","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49170495996159,"sku":"9798268615968","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/faith-beyond-credentials-michael-winship-9798268615968","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}