In a time when only 1 in 7 pastors in the U.S. are under the age of 40, Follow the Call provides a strong foundation for those wrestling with the call to ministry leadership. This book not only encourages pastors to be more intentional in raising up new leaders, but also equips those who feel called to step into ministry with guidance and biblical wisdom.

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  • Follow the Call” is a masterclass in faithfulness to the gospel and obedience to God’s call. Rob Millman and Tim LaFleur don’t just write about ministry—they live it. This book is both a guide and an encouragement for anyone wrestling with the call to vocational ministry. Packed with biblical insights, practical wisdom, and inspiring testimonies, it’s a must-read for emerging leaders and seasoned pastors alike. It’s a timely reminder that the harvest is plentiful, and the laborers must be ready. This book equips you to answer the call with clarity, courage, and Christ-like humility.

    Shane Pruitt, National Next Gen Director, North American Mission Board, and author of Calling Out the Called

  • Every Christian is commanded by God to make disciples of all nations, but some are called into full-time vocational ministry. Understanding the difference between the two can be difficult to discern. Rob Millman and Tim Lafleur offer a guidebook for anyone navigating a call to ministry. Follow the Call guides the reader through testimonies of those called to ministry, offering decades of ministry experience and tools to help determine if one is called to vocational ministry.

    Robby Gallaty, Pastor, Long Hollow Church
    Author, Growing Up and Replicate

  • Follow the Call is a valuable resource for help in discerning one’s call to ministry and for the church leaders who affirm this calling. Fueled by the urgency to make disciples of Jesus Christ and filled with practical tools for equipping in this holy task, it’s a must-read for men in our generation and for those training up the next.

    Tony Merida is the founding pastor of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, N.C, and is the vice president of Planter Development for Send Network. He also serves as a Board member for The Gospel Coalition.

  • Rob Millman and Tim LaFleur offer biblical guidance and practical advice to help men know whether or not God is calling them into vocational Christian service. They also offer wise counsel and practical help for Pastors, Associational Mission Strategists, and others in ministry to help men as they follow God's call on their lives.

    Dr. Ray Gentry, President/CEO, Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders

  • Follow the Call by Rob Millman and Tim LaFleur is highly practical and powerful work. It is much needed for all hoping to understand God’s plan for their life and prepare for it. This unique book also helps pastors and mentors more effectively minister to the called.

    Dr. Dave Earley, associate professor of Pastoral Leadership and Evangelism, Liberty University

  • The church is desperate for the next generation of men called and prepared for ministry. Everywhere we turn we hear national leaders speaking about “calling out the called,” but what does that mean? Rob Millman and Tim LaFleur have developed an intentional process to help us raise up a new generation of leaders. Whether you’re personally struggling with whether God is calling you, or you’re pastoring a church and looking for the nuts and bolts of how you can identify and develop future leaders, this book is for you. Its scriptural and practical insights will give you the tools you need.

    Dr. Leo A Endel, Executive Director, Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention; Senior Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Rochester, MN; adjunct professor of doctoral leadership, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. 

  • Inspiring, Practical, and Essential Follow the Call is a timely and much-needed resource that reinforces the clear biblical mandate to raise up men who will lead the advancement of God's kingdom through the local church. Rob and Tim provide a biblically grounded, intensely practical, and deeply inspiring guide for pastors and associations seeking to identify, equip, and empower those called to gospel ministry. With sound biblical exposition, seasoned wisdom, and relevant practical counsel, they offer a roadmap for collaborative leadership development. This book is an invaluable tool for pastors and ministry leaders, equipping them to approach leadership development with clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose. I highly recommend it to those committed to strengthening the future of gospel ministry through intentional discipleship and mentorship.

    Bob Bickford
    Executive Director 
    Nashville Baptist Association

What’s Inside?

  • For Those Called To Ministry & Leadership

    Understanding the call, the power of prayer, seeking godly guidance, and receiving affirmation.

  • A Study on the Life of Timothy

    Examining his journey as a young leader and the lessons we can apply today.

  • For Pastors & Church Leaders

    Encouragement for mentoring emerging leaders, investing in discipleship, and pouring into younger generations.

  • Practical Tools & Testimonies

    Real-life stories from ministry leaders, examples of call to ministry sermons, and strategies for churches to work together in raising up new pastors.

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Rob Millman and Tim LaFleur have worked diligently to craft a Scripture-based reference for both aspiring pastors and church leaders. We’ve gathered wisdom from seasoned ministers, incorporated insights from past and present leaders, and leaned on Tim’s extensive ministry experience to provide practical advice for developing emerging leaders.

This book is more than just words—it’s a call to action. A call to of raise up the next generation of ministry leaders.

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A Road Map for Pastoral Mentors: 10 Conversations Every Called Man Needs

Every pastor has met a man wrestling with God's call on his life—but not every pastor has a clear plan for walking with him through it. This free companion guide to Follow the Call gives mentors exactly that: a practical, Scripture-grounded framework for having the ten essential conversations every man sensing a call to ministry needs.

This expanded guide moves beyond theory into real stories—men who said yes to God's call and are now serving as pastors across the country. Each conversation, from The Testimony Conversation to The Next Steps Conversation, includes a clear purpose, key questions to guide dialogue, and biblical grounding to help mentors discern character, gifting, burden, and readiness in the men they disciple.

This isn't a formula—it's a relational, Spirit-led approach to raising up the next generation of pastors. Whether you're mentoring one man or building a culture of leadership development in your church, this guide equips you to walk alongside those God is calling.

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