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Endorsements:
“John Stanley is a dynamic leader with a heart, message, and delivery style that is perfect for speaking to both young and old on how to live life to its fullest as a committed follower of Christ. John’s writing is entertaining, fun, insightful, and full of wisdom far beyond his years. If you’re longing to be inspired, encouraged, and motivated to grow in your faith, then buy this book. You will be blessed!”
—Robin Creasman
Keynote Speaker (Personal development, leadership, motivation)
“John and his wife, Sarah, have had more than their share of ‘white water’ in their young lives. This has provided ample real-life opportunities to live out true surrender. Join John as he shares honest, thought-provoking insight into his journey with his Savior. You will appreciate the wise, candid lessons he has learned along the way and value his encouraging words.”
—Jeremy Good
Worship Pastor, Cornerstone Community Bible Church
Rosenberg, TX
“A clearly focused examination of every pilgrim’s journey. Everyone who is looking to know ‘how to get through it’ with peace and victory must read Surrender!”
—Dr. Roy Hayes
President and Artistic Director, True North Presents
“John Stanley is among the young rising leaders in the body of Christ today who give joy and hope to the older generation—among whom age and time position me. John has the zest of the young, but wisdom from the rich experience and learning he’s already gained. Youthful passion and mature wisdom combine to make this book rich in orthodoxy (truth) and orthopraxy (application).”
—Wallace Henley
Author of God and Churchill and Globequake
Columnist, Christian Post
“John Stanley takes us on a ride of hope, surrender, and promise as he compares a gutsy white-water rafting trip from his youth to the lessons of life. It’s on this river that he learns to surrender to the commands of the guide, pointing us to the only true Guide: Jesus Christ. Through the backdrop of rapids, paddles, and intense navigation, he weaves an invitation to prayer and belief. With engaging style, Stanley shares his life stories, leaving the imprint of a wild river that takes us to a breaking point, only to be rescued by a Savior wild with love.”
—Gari Meacham
Author of Watershed Moments and Spirit Hunger
“To surrender can give the impression of having one’s hands up and weapons down—conquered and lost. But in John Stanley’s book, Surrender, we learn that surrender is the path to life, hope, peace, and freedom. John’s warm conversational style and solid biblical insights guide us through the rapids of life by focusing our attention on our Guide instead of on ourselves. Use this book as a gift to friends who need hope, and as a gift to yourself in your walk with Christ.”
—Brad Mitchell
President, Build Your Marriage
“This is a refreshing book by John Stanley. He has provided a creative and inspiring spiritual resource for readers of all ages. John has focused on the important truth of surrendering one’s life to God as the first priority for success and true happiness. He uses a childhood experience of white-water rafting to capture the reader’s attention and to lead into meaningful spiritual applications. He applies the lessons learned to life’s fears and hurts. He moves from the self-glorifying mentality in today’s culture and context, which will ultimately bring failure, to a total dependence on God for all of life. Of special value, this book provides some inspiring, heartwarming illustrations of persons moving beyond tragedy to allowing God to take control of their lives in total dependence. I am delighted to recommend this volume for personal devotional reading and for use in small group studies in churches.”
—Dr. Bernie Spooner
Associate Dean/Professor, Dallas Baptist University
Chair of the Commission on Theological Education and Leadership Formation, Baptist World Alliance
“John’s sheer honesty and candor may well drive you to the realization that God is very near, and He desires to reveal Himself to you. John does a tremendous job of connecting the profound with the practical in such a way that inspires you to consider how God is at work in your own life and how you should respond to Him.”
—Chris Stanley
Minister of Adults, West Conroe Baptist Church, Conroe, TX
“Surrender is a book that illuminates your heart with joy, while empowering your spirit onward in a journey of relentless initiative and unwavering determination toward Christ—to surrender your fears so you may win the fight like Gideon, to surrender your selfish ambitions to serve and protect your family, and to surrender your heart for kingdom work and everlasting life. Read it, and then read it again.”
—Matt Stanley
President and CEO, Sundance Memory Care
“It may not always be a popular message, but surrender is at the heart of the Christian journey. Both salvation and sanctification hinge on it. What a joy to see a warm, honest, and transparent book from John Stanley taking dead aim at surrender—just as our Lord often did. Filled with personal stories and life lessons, and balanced between lighthearted and serious, Stanley writes like a good friend dialoguing with you about what really matters. This book has the capacity to move you to transformation.”
—Dr. Peter Swann
Lead Pastor, Hope Church
Executive Director, Every Village, Houston, TX
“John Stanley’s book, Surrender, is insightful, powerful, and inspiring. A must-read for anyone wanting to be all that God created them to be with a sense of adventure, purpose, and destiny.”
—Zoro
World-renowned drummer for Lenny Kravitz
Motivational speaker
Author of The Big Gig
“In his book, Surrender, John Stanley forces you to evaluate your hands. In doing so, he clearly shows the difference between holding tightly to things that keep you in bondage, or releasing them in full surrender to the only One that can give you true freedom.”
—Jordan Easley
Senior Pastor, Englewood Baptist Church
Author of Life Change
ISBN 9781619582842
About the author
John Stanley serves as a pastor on staff in the worship ministry at Second Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. An internationally recognized composer, arranger, music producer, percussionist, and drummer, he has been part of the professional music scene for over a decade and has worked with multiple award-winning artists, producers, and songwriters. John desires to connect people to God’s Word through written and spoken truth, while encouraging individuals into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. John and his wife, Sarah, live in Houston with their two children.
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