Ben Malcolmson - Walk On: From Pee Wee Dropout to the NFL Sidelines—My Unlikely Story of Football, Purpose, and Following an Amazing God

If youve ever felt like throwing a red flag on God because it looked like He made the wrong call in your life, Bens story will give you hopeand show you that God has a game plan and purpose for you thats far better than you could ever imagine.

D R. T ONY E VANS, pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship and founder of the Urban Alternative

An amazing story from an amazing person. Bens story shows that hard work and an open mind can lead to a wonderful journey.

S TEVE K ERR , head coach for the Golden State Warriors

God delights in doing mighty things through unlikely leaders. We see this over and over in Scripture, and we witness it firsthand in Ben Malcolmsons life. Overcoming great odds and pursuing his God-given dreams, Ben has become a high-impact leader and influencer. He has my deepest respect, and after you read this book, Im sure hell have yours as well.

M ARK B ATTERSON , New York Times best-selling author of Whisper and lead pastor of National Community Church

There are numerous ways a person gets into football, and many walk-on stories, but none quite like Ben Malcolmsons. Inspirational, encouraging, and a wonderful example of trusting Gods plan.

R USSELL W ILSON, Super Bowlwinning quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks

There must be more. This simple phrase most often finds its way into the depths of our hearts in the quiet moments after our perceived greatest victories or lowest defeats. There is no greater encouragement in seeking the answer than to know we are not alone in this journey. Bens story will let you know you are not alone and help you find your True North. Seeking Gods plan for your life? Take this journey andwalk on!

S HANE W ILLIAMSON , president and CEO of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Walk On is an inspiring story that encourages all of us to live boldly and maximize the opportunities God gives us.

A NDREW C ATHY , senior vice president of Chick-fil-A Inc.

As a lifelong sports fan (and a decade-long Ben Malcolmson fan), Im a sucker for an underdog story. What makes Walk On so captivating is not just the odds Ben overcame or even the incredible drive he had to overcome them, but that he made his journey all about people and cultivating deep, self-sacrificial relationships. Call it unconventional, call it divine; Bens story will motivate, challenge, and compel you to dream bigger than you think youre capable of and to love people well along the way.

S AMANTHA P ONDER , ESPN Sunday NFL Countdown host

Ben Malcolmsons compelling tale of the ups and downs in the life of a young athlete rings so true you wont be able to put it down. Why? Because Walk On is Bens true story. As you travel with him from high school to college to the NFL, Ben shares the struggles and victories that tested and affirmed his growing faith. Personal challenges and Bible quotes after every chapter bring the books message directly into your daily life. I hope you read Walk Onand pass it along to someone you care about.

K EN B LANCHARD , coauthor of The New One Minute Manager and Servant Leadership in Action

In Walk On, Ben Malcolmson not only shares the bright spots of his personal journey that has now landed him beside one of the NFLs most respected coaches, but he also shares the bleak, sometimes painful moments that helped him focus on a life of purpose. His story is genuinejust like Benand comes from such a heartfelt place that its sure to capture the attention of those wondering what it looks like to live a life that follows Jesus.

J UDAH S MITH , lead pastor of Churchome and New York Times best-selling author of Jesus is _____.

Dedication is a characteristic attributed to passionate athletes. Ben is dedicated and passionate about football, but hes even more dedicated and passionate about following God and serving His people. I would encourage everyone to read Bens story. And the best part of it all is that Ben isnt done!

C HAD V EACH , lead pastor of Zoe Church and author of Faith Forward Future

We often get so caught up in our own plans of life and weathering the ups and downs that we forget what it all comes back to. Bens story shows us that Gods timing and desires for our lives are bigger and greater than ours are. And as amazing as it is to travel with Ben through these pages all the way to the Super Bowl, he reminds us that the journey is also just as important as the destination. It is the beauty of how God weaves every step, disappointment, opportunity, and person we encounter together to be even greater than we could ever imagine.

B O R INEHART , NEEDTOBREATHE

Even if you dont know much about football, youre really going to enjoy this book. Its full of heart, but thats not what makes it good. Walk On reminds us how God can turn our worst moments into our best ones, make our biggest setbacks our greatest gains, and to live fully, love generously, and leave it all on the field.

M ARIA G OFF, best-selling author of Love Lives Here

Walk On will renew your faith in a God who moves in the hearts of His peoplepeople like you and meto accomplish His unfathomable purposes.

M ILES M C P HERSON , former NFL player, author of Do Something: Make Your Life Count, and lead pastor of Rock Church

Ben Malcolmson has a fascinating and inspiring story to share that has touched my life, my family, and my career in ways I could never have imagined. He will share the details of his incredible story in this book, and Im proud to share my version of this treasured relationship, one impacting my life and the work that has surrounded coaching football at the University of Southern California and for the Seattle Seahawks.