Acknowledgments

Creating a book is a large undertaking, and it is not a solo project. Many contributed to this book, in one way or another, and it would not have been possible without them all.

To my family: Brittany and the kids, thanks for being willing to give me up for all those blocks of time I spent writing and editing. They are coming to something at last! Dad, thanks for passing along a passion for the written word and for dreaming with me about publishing.

To my Vineyard family: Thank you for the journey of the last several years. It has been more exciting and adventuresome than I would have imagined. It is wonderful to be part of a community that continually presses in for everything God has for us. Hap and Di, thanks for modeling so many things incredibly for me: passion for following Jesus, leadership, learning, risk-taking and more. This would not be possible if you had not believed in me.

To the SoKM team and students: Thanks for pushing the envelope. The Lord has so many incredible things on the horizon for us. I love heading toward the future together. The breakthroughs of the present and future will be more than worth the price we have paid to get there.

To the Chosen team: Thanks for taking a risk on my young voice. It has been a tremendous honor and a lot of fun to work with you. You have made this whole thing possible, and it has been a joy along the way.

There are doubtless many more I am sure I have forgotten. Thank you to each and every person who has been a part of this journey and who has held me up, one way or another. I could not have done it without you.