Although in retrospect the author had every reason to view her previous vocation as an attorney as ministry in daily life, it was only after becoming a pastor that she began to interpret the daily work of people as expressions of ministry. What prevents us from recognizing the significance of the priesthood of all believers? We need a more expansive understanding of mission and church, together with more intentional use of language and focused ministry practices, as illustrated by the ministry of members of her current congregation.
