A NEW PREACHER FOR TURNBOW, ARKANSAS, gives the reader insight into what ministry might be like in a rural Ozark town over a fifteen-month period of time. The 'Theology Department' at Jim's Cafe keeps the humor and rumors going during this time period. These men of knowledge and unlimited advice keep issues aflame in Turnbow. Some of the long-standing members of the local church have difficulty with the new preacher's understanding of the mission of a church. These misunderstandings create interesting situations for the community.