Name: John Revell
Age: Old
Family: I’m married to the most beautiful, incredible, and fabulous woman in the world–Debbie, the truest and deepest love of my life–and I have the two most incredible sons, Micah (26) and Philip (23)–I am honored and privileged to be called their father.
My Goal: Twenty-two years ago, I established as my goal: “To know and love God and His Word as much as is absolutely possible, and to help as many people as possible to do the same.”
Recently, because of study I’m doing and a book I’m writing, I have tweaked it. Now it is: “To be a true disciple of our Lord, Jesus the Christ, to help as many people as possible to become a disciple, and to help as many churches as possible to capture the biblical vision of making disciples.”
In July, the amazing people of Stamford Baptist Church (Stamford, CT) unanimously voted to call me to be their pastor. Debbie and I are humbled that these dear people would offer such an honor and privilege, and impressed anew at the depths of God’s grace in allowing us to serve Him in this vital and strategic ministry.
Someone came in my bookstore today and asked for “Getting the most from God…” and I haven’t found it at any of the main distributors I usually use. I think it would be good to have several copies in our store – And (when I read your great goal in life) I wondered if I had met you before? Jo Ann Ray at Stone Bridge Books & Gifts in Ashland City TENN (615) 792-9651
Hey John, my name is Josh Steed. I am so glad that I finally found you online. I want to tell you thanks for all you do and especially for writing “How to get the Most from God”. I recently finished my first book entitled, Faith & Football: A Look at Life Through a Facemask, and I mentioned your book and website at the end of my book as a recommended resource for my readers. I have purchased over a dozen copies of your book from Lifeway Christian Stores in Little Rock. I give them to my customers at my barbershop in Camden and to kids at FCA events. I am a youth minister and a speaker for high-school kids and college students. I added you as a friend on Facebook today too. Check out my website http://www.read4god.com and call me or message me and I will send you a signed copy of my book for you to review. All my contact information is on the site for you to email me or call me. I would love to get your endorsement of my book and see if you could give me any adivice on how to get on shelves in Lifeway. I am already in the Lifeway system and people can order my book through them but they don’t have it on shelves yet. Thanks for using the talents and gifts God has given you to proclaim the true gospel message and for helping me walk closer to my Lord.
In Jesus eternal,
Joshua D. Steed PhD
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