Hints to Self-Educated Ministers: Including Local Preachers, Exhorters, and Other Christians is a book written by James Porter in 1879. The book is a guide for those who have not had formal theological training but are interested in pursuing a career in ministry or preaching. It offers practical advice on how to study the Bible, how to prepare sermons, and how to deliver them effectively. The book also provides guidance on pastoral care, church administration,...