This book tells the story of a man, Rick Davidson, who gained skills in a variety of heavy trades, any of which could have been a life-time occupation; his call to ministry required that he pursue competencies in several areas related to his position as teacher, preacher, chaplain, counselor, and encourager and shows the amazing providences as to how all of his past skills aided him in pastoral ministry as an effective servant of the congregation and chief aid and encourager to the church's teaching pastor.