Speak Ye First the Kingdom: A Mainline Pastor's Journey into Abundance by Kamila Blesing is one part Susan Howatch novel, one part minister’s manual and one part fundraising resource, with generous sprinklings of 20th century history from the viewpoint of an intriguing family, church maneuvering and theology thrown in.
Kamila Blessing narrates her journey into the abundance of God within communities of faith that want to know this abundance but often serve as their own worst enemy. Her escapades, wounds and triumphs captivate the reader, whether lay or clergy, and before they know it, BOOM comes the spiritual insight and practical next steps.
This work incorporates Kamila’s many life experiences, academic interests and encounters with God into a rich and complex story of learning to trust God for all things, then leading others to do the same. Each chapter ends with a Prayer Starter to send us into our own journey into abundance. Readers will find themselves re-reading entire chapters as if savoring a dense and flavorful dessert. Groups that read this book together will find much to discuss.