Heaven on a Dime

By Dwight A Moody

What is it really like to be a pastor?

In Heaven for a Dime: Memoir of a Small Town Preacher, Dwight A. Moody opens the doors of ministry life with uncommon honesty, recounting six transformative years as pastor of Third Baptist Church in Owensboro, Kentucky. More than a church history, this is a deeply personal memoir of calling, leadership, faith, conflict, family, triumph, and heartbreak.

With the eye of a historian and the heart of a pastor, Moody chronicles the people and events that shaped one of Kentucky's most influential Baptist congregations. From church growth and community outreach to controversy, major building projects, denominational politics, and personal family struggles, he invites readers behind the scenes of congregational life with remarkable transparency.

Along the way, readers meet memorable personalities, encounter pivotal moments in Baptist history, and discover the joys and burdens of serving a community of faith. Moody's storytelling is filled with humor, wisdom, compassion, and a profound belief that God's grace is present even in life's most difficult seasons.

This memoir is for pastors, church leaders, students of American religion, and anyone interested in the complex, inspiring, and often surprising realities of life in ministry.

Inside you'll find:

A candid look at the daily life of a small-town pastorFascinating stories from church and Baptist historyReflections on leadership, faith, and personal growthHonest accounts of conflict, change, and reconciliationEncouragement for anyone navigating life's calling and purpose

Heaven for a Dime is a powerful reminder that ministry is lived not only in sanctuaries and sermons, but also in families, friendships, failures, and moments of unexpected grace.

Short Amazon Description

In Heaven for a Dime, Dwight A. Moody shares the story of six memorable years serving as pastor of Third Baptist Church in Owensboro, Kentucky. Combining memoir, church history, and spiritual reflection, Moody offers an intimate look at the challenges and rewards of ministry, from moments of growth and celebration to seasons of conflict and personal hardship. Written with honesty, humor, and insight, this engaging memoir reveals the human side of pastoral leadership and the enduring power of faith, community, and grace. Interior G...for a Dime PDF]

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HHLD1GKN
• ISBN13: 9798895321331
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Meetinghouse Press
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"