Prophet of Purpose

Prophet of PurposeProphet of Purpose:
The Life of Rick Warren
By Jeffrey L. Sheler (Doubleday, 2009)
“’If Rick believes God is in it—a vision, a plan, a program—he will not let go of it even if there is no other reason, humanly speaking, to believe it’s going to work,’ says Glen Kreun, Saddleback’s chief administrative pastor and Warren’s longest-serving associate. ‘In the early years, people would say to him all the time, “You’ll never reach 20,000. You’ll never be able to afford 50 acres. What are you thinking?” But Rick doesn’t quit. And when you’re riding with somebody who is that positive, you can’t help but be positive.’ Warren’s faith has proved contagious, and out of it has sprung a church and a worldwide movement.” –Jeffrey L. Sheler, from the book

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James P. Long
James P. Longhttp://JamesPLong.com

James P. Long is the editor of Outreach magazine and is the author of a number of books, including Why Is God Silent When We Need Him the Most?

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