The singles ministry atNew Day Temple of Faith is beginning to unravel, and the pastor is considering dissolving the ministry. Some members believe the only way to hold it together is by getting their pastor to join. And why shouldn’t their leader show support by joining, considering the pastor’s own single status? Some church members support the idea, while others frown upon the fact that they are being led by a shepherd who is single in the first place. It becomes an all-out war, with one side wanting the pastor to embrace singlehood, while others secretly play matchmaker.

Marriage has been the furthest thing from the pastor’s mind, not because there hasn’t been an opportunity, but because there really hasn’t been time. With a needy congregation facing trials and tribulations, Pastor has no time to play the dating game. Being a pastor on call twenty-four seven, who has time for a serious relationship period, other than the one with God? Eventually, decisions have to be made around New Day. Will these decisions mend the ministry or destroy the church?

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Formerly writing secular works, Christian author E.N. Joy is the writer behind the five-book series, "New Day Divas," referred to as a "Soap Opera In Print." She shares her literary expertise on conference panels in her hometown of Columbus, Ohio, as well as cities across the country. Joy's children's story, The Secret Olivia Told Me received the American Library Association Coretta Scott King Honor.

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