Acknowledgments

I would like to thank …

My husband, Randy. You promised my dad you would never hold me back. Thank you for keeping that promise. This book wouldn’t be in existence if you hadn’t encouraged me to do more than I could have ever dreamed of.

My mom, for being a living example of what selfless means; my dad, who’s always been who I’ve wanted to become; my sister, Kimi, for being my biggest fan and living in such a way that I’ve become yours; and Dan and Shirley, whose intentional support is never-ending.

My partner in ministry who I look up to as a pioneer, Michelle Anthony. Thank you for believing in me and for modeling leadership and obedience to discern and share God’s voice.

My community of faith for passionately pursuing God with me.

The team at David C Cook (specifically Verne, Alice, Matt, Chriscynethia, Michele, Byron, Dave, Annette, Rachael, Diane, Susan, and Nick) for their partnership and commitment to equip the church with Christ-centered resources for making and teaching disciples who obediently transform today’s generations.

Jeff Gerke, words may never express my gratitude for your professional advice, talent, passion, gifts, and assistance in creating this manuscript.