Pushing creativity’s envelope, opening a vein, and giving frank analysis may describe my writing stylistically; but it’s my passion for the Church and the furtherance of the gospel that drives the narratives. My sixth book, ReMission: Rethinking How Church Leaders Create Movement was published by Whitaker House in 2018. Themed on bringing missional health and innovation to the body, it is a signature work. I am first known as the author of Soul Whisperer: Why the Church Must Change the Way it Views Evangelism. The provocative treatise makes accessible the deep and powerful mission pattern of Christ. Though I am a professor of mission at Talbot Seminary, my main calling is to lead Soul Whisperer Ministries. Prior, I served as the Outreach Director of Sandals Church in Riverside, California, church planter/planting coach, and international mission trainer. I also authored a four book Missional Engagement Series to help churches catalyze mission. As God's callings often surprise us, I backed into writing. Amid my darkest hour, God rerouted me to a doctorate program—away from the busyness, allowing me to sit contemplatively before a keypad. In those raw spaces, with coffee in hand, writing became a door for a deeper level of disclosure--farther than I would have ever imagined. Yet I learned not to fear--to be safe within my standing, and to give honesty a voice. I have discovered this truth: If we are earnest for increasing the gospel's impact, God's inspiration is relentless!