The Quiet Witness: Living Grace After the Pulpit By Rev. Gregory C. Smith, Ph.D. What does calling look like after the pulpit grows silent? In The Quiet Witness, Rev. Gregory C. Smith reflects on a lifetime of ministry — and on the sacred work that continues after formal service ends. Drawing from decades of experience as a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Smith writes with gentle honesty about transition, loss, joy, and the surprising grace that still calls even in retirement. Through story, reflection, and prayer, he explores the spiritual landscape of later vocation — how to finish well, find renewal in stillness, and live as a witness to love in everyday life. From quiet mornings of prayer to moments of laughter shared with family, from the memory of parish life to the unfolding work of compassion beyond it, Smith offers readers a moving meditation on what it means to remain faithful long after the titles fade. Written for pastors, spiritual leaders, caregivers, and anyone discerning their next season of purpose, The Quiet Witness reminds us that God’s call does not end — it deepens. This is not a book about endings, but about grace that abides, joy that endures, and a faith that learns to rest.