Practical Guidance for Pastors Each compact topical ministerial handbook in the new Pastoral Pocket Guides series helps equip and empower pastors and church leaders to carry out the day-to-day work of Christian ministry with excellence and confidence. In the Faith and Baptism guide you'll find: Proven ways to share the good news personally and also extend an invitation from the pulpit Scriptures to know and sample prayers Practical baptism tips Baptism service and celebration ideas and more! About the Author John Fanella has been both a pastor and writer for the past 30 years. He and his family live in a parsonage in the bucolic countryside of western Pennsylvania. Beyond his pastoral heart and editorial talents, two things to know about John: He's a prankster and he's afraid of spiders.