5Jim and his wife Susan are partners of Surviving Religion Ministries, a ministry dedicated to helping people and churches overcome church offenses and wounds caused by wrongful actions and behaviors associated with religion or religious attitudes within the church. This book gives a detailed account of their personal journey through ministry and many of the experiences and wounds that he and his wife encountered along the way. It provides an insightful look into the negative impact that church offenses have on the church body and those answering the call to ministry. But, even more important is the opportunity and hope that the book provides for others through the sharing of their experiences that it is possible to heal and be fully restored from the damaging effects of church wounds.