There are only two professions that involve writing fresh new material every week that is delivered behind a solitary microphone in front of a live audience: Stand­Up Comics and Pastors.

Pews are empty among the Under­40 Generation while comedy clubs are booming.

This new book from author and pastor Jonathan Herron will reveal the secrets of comedians, shake pastors from tired old formulas and equip church leaders to passionately generate contagious enthusiasm for reaching people far from God.