Dear Young Minister
What I Had to Learn About the Cost of Ministry
“When a young person shows potential, we put them in the spotlight as often as possible. We celebrate their gift, give them a title, and tell them how anointed they are. However, we rarely slow down to examine their foundation.
No one sat me down to talk about pride, purity, or how to handle temptation. Everyone was excited that I was willing to serve, but few paid attention to the condition of my soul. I was not prepared for the realities of ministry. This book shares what I learned along the way.”
Simi Deleawe · Author, Dear Young Minister
Explore the book
Each chapter pairs Simi’s vulnerable testimony with timeless biblical truth, leaving you inspired, empowered, and equipped for the work of ministry.
Simi invites you to:
- Answer the call to ministry wherever God sends you
- Discover your identity beyond titles and platforms
- Count and prepare for the cost of your calling
- Prioritize intimacy with God above ministry activity
- Confront the wounds that have quietly shaped how you serve
- Build practical systems that equip you to last
- INTROIntroduction
- CH 1You Are Called
- CH 2You Are a Minister
- CH 3You Are Sent
- CH 4Jesus Is the Standard
- CH 5You Need to Heal
- CH 6Learn How to Fight
- CH 7Fight for Your Focus
- CH 8Rest Is Holy
- CH 9Humble Yourself
- CH 10Success Is Obedience
- CH 11Mentorship Is Vital
- CH 12Are You Ready to Be Tempted?
- ENDConclusion
Who is this book for?
This book is for anyone ready to step into their calling and advance the kingdom of God, whether in the church, the marketplace, or anywhere in between.
The Traditional Minister
This is the minister who serves within the church, encouraging, strengthening, and teaching believers while winning souls into the kingdom of God.
The Non-Traditional Minister
This is the minister who is sent into spaces of influence: family, education, government, media, entertainment, and business. They carry God’s kingdom agenda into rooms the traditional minister may never reach.
Both are necessary.Both need to be equipped.
Dear Young Minister is designed to equip both: the minister serving within the church and the minister sent into every sphere of influence. Each chapter speaks to your calling, wherever God has placed you.
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About the author
Simi Deleawe
Pastor Simi Deleawe has spent over a decade developing young leaders and walking alongside ministers. In 2014, she founded HAVEN Missions as a student fellowship at the University of Texas at Austin. It has since grown into a movement serving college students and young professionals across several cities. She pastors The Bridge Church, the young adult church at RCCG House on the Rock, and holds a master’s degree in Christian Ministry from Oral Roberts University.
- 10+Years of ministry experience
- 2014Founded HAVEN Missions
- ORUMaster’s degree in Christian Ministry
Questions before you order
When will my book ship?
Signed copies begin shipping November 3, 2026. You will receive a shipping confirmation by email once your copy is on its way.
Where do you ship, and how much does shipping cost?
Books ship within the U.S. and Canada. Shipping is calculated at checkout.
Is every pre-order signed?
Yes. Every pre-order, hardcover or paperback, is personally signed by Simi.
Will there be an ebook?
Yes. The ebook will be available November 3 for $9.99. Pre-orders are for signed hardcover and paperback copies.
Can I order copies for my team or ministry?
Yes. For bulk ordering, click here to fill out the contact form.
Still have a question? Contact Simi.
“The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few.”
Matthew 9:37 NKJV
The Kingdom of God is waiting on you.
Too many are ignoring the call to ministry.
Too many are not equipped to last.
I have prayed to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers.
You are the answer to that prayer.
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