There is an old story of a very long evening. The search committee for a new pastor had been going over resumé after resumé in hopes of finding the perfect minister. None so far. Tired of the whole process, they were about ready to call it a night when they came upon this letter of introduction from a candidate:

To the Pulpit Nominating Committee: It is my understanding that you are in the process of searching for a new pastor, and I would like to apply for the position. I wish I could say that I am a terrific preacher, but I can't - actually, I stutter when I speak. I wish I could say that I have an impressive educational background, but I can't - no college or seminary, just the school of "Hard Knocks." I wish I could say I bring a wealth of experience to the job, but I can't - I have n…