Greg Stier - Unlikely Fighter: The Story of How a Fatherless Street Kid Overcame Violence, Chaos, and Confusion to Become a Radical Christ Follower

Beyond the brawls, bruises, and blood splattered across the pages of this hard-to-put-down book is the story of a scared, scarred little kid on a journey to find his identity. You will find yourself cheering, like I did, for the victory he, and eventually his entire family, found in Jesus.

SAMUEL RODRIGUEZ, pastor of New Season Church and president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference

This book is wild! Full of larger-than-life characters, divine encounters, authentic brokenness, and miraculous intervention and reconciliation! And its all true. If Greg offers us one thing, its hope hope that the most unlikely and undeserving of us can find the way of life through the radical love of Jesus. This book will unleash a longing in you to be part of the wild adventure of Gods Kingdom come!

DANIELLE STRICKLAND, author, advocate, and speaker

Listen, I want to be a part of anything Greg Stier does. He is always a blessing, and youll be blessed by his new book, Unlikely Fighter! Its his personal story of God working in his life. Youll love the way he tells his story, and youll feel like youre right there with him. Its real and unfiltered. But most importantly, it isnt just any story its a testimony of redemption, how God is mighty to save. Be sure to read this for yourself, and gift a copy to a young person!

SHANE PRUITT, national Next Gen evangelism director for North American Mission Board and author of 9 Common Lies Christians Believe

Greg Stier is the genuine article, and his life is evidence of Gods transforming power. If youve given up on yourself, take a page out of Gregs book. The gospel can change anything, change anyone.

MARK BATTERSON, New York Times bestselling author of The Circle Maker and lead pastor of National Community Church

I resonated deeply with Greg Stiers amazing testimony. As someone whose own upbringing was highly dysfunctional, I never cease to be amazed by the Lords incredible grace in reaching down and placing his tender hand upon children surrounded by violence and brokenness. The story of how Gods mercy brought salvation to Greg and each of his family members is something that will stay with you for a long time.

JIM DALY, president of Focus on the Family

In the 70s, I grew up in the same North Denver neighborhood as Greg, and in the early 80s, we became best friends while attending the same small fundamentalist Christian school. His intelligence, sharp wit, and spiritual passion were evident even back then. From his fatherless upbringing, to the shocking violence he witnessed as a child, to the dramatic conversation of his entire family, this book gave me a greater appreciation and understanding of Gregs early life experience and how that helped shape him into such a dynamically driven and influential adult.

SCOTT DERRICKSON, film director, screenwriter, and producer

Who doesnt like a good story? Greg tells a soulwrenching true story of how low the Lord had to reach to draw him to himself. Its a miracle! The best part is what has happened since.

JOHNNY HUNT, senior vice president of evangelism and leadership for the North American Mission Board

Captivating craziness of a life woven and chosen by Christ to be a voice of victory for generations and nations! Hope lines these pages of Gregs story that everyone needs to hear!

KATHY BRANZELL, president of the National Day of Prayer Task Force

Gregs memoir deeply reminded me there is no sin too great nor sinner too far gone that Jesus cannot forgive or save. Thank you, Greg, for sharing your story of Gods amazing grace. I pray many would read and be blessed and that many would read and come to a saving faith in Jesus Christ.

ED STETZER, executive director of the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center

Unlikely Fighter is a page-turner. If I didnt know Greg personally, Id be tempted to think these stories were made up. But theyre real. And they collectively make one powerful point: the power of God can change anyone. If you dont think God can change you, I dare you to read this book with an open heart.

SEAN MCDOWELL, PhD, associate professor of apologetics at Biola University and the coauthor of Evidence That Demands a Verdict

When you meet my friend Greg, instantly you will experience two things: he loves Jesus, and he loves for others to love Jesus. The love of Jesus pulsates in his body like electricity. And when you read Unlikely Fighter, that same electric volt will captivate your heart. This book is going to make you laugh out loud, it is going to make you cry. But above all, your passion for Jesus and his love for the world will be ignited!

DR. DERWIN L. GRAY, lead pastor of Transformation Church and the author of God, Do You Hear Me?: Discover the Prayer God Always Answers

For anyone who doesnt feel qualified to share the story of Jesus, this book is for you. You are more qualified than you know. With vulnerability, humor, and a genuine, unashamed love for the lost, Greg powerfully demonstrates how God uses the unlikely to reveal his love. Thank you, Greg, for equipping and empowering a generation to know Jesus and share the gospel.

HOSANNA WONG, international speaker, spoken word artist, and author of How (Not) to Save the World

Greg is a powerful communicator of the gospel to the next generation. Ive heard some of the shocking stories from his violent upbringing woven into his sermons, but this book paints a much clearer picture of the often terrifying yet ultimately triumphant upbringing that Greg endured. This book is a powerful display that the gospel is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes... even for a family like Gregs.

DOUG FIELDS, author, speaker, and youth pastor

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Unlikely Fighter: The Story ofHow a Fatherless Street Kid Overcame Violence, Chaos, and Confusion to Become a Radical Christ Follower

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ISBN 978-1-4964-5155-2

ISBN 978-1-4964-5157-6 (ePub); ISBN 978-1-4964-5156-9 (Kindle); ISBN 978-1-4964-5158-3 (Apple)

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To my ma, who loved me