Terry Looper - Sacred pace: Four Steps to Hearing God and Aligning Yourself With His Will

PRAISE FOR SACRED PACE

Success is one thing, but wisdom is another. Or so it can seem. Most of us hope for both, even when they seem like rivals. In the case of Terry Looper, success and wisdom have come blessedly together. It wasnt always so. Why and how did things change for him? I enthusiastically urge you to read Sacred Pace to hear his story and to grasp his answers. Then I urge you to pursue for yourself the fruitfulness that can come from a transformative process of seeking and hearing from God in relation to all of lifes decisions. As Looper so clearly sees, the greatest and surest gift will always be the Giver.

MARK LABBERTON, PRESIDENT, FULLER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

Terry Loopers story is compelling because he pulls no punches on how hard life can be when we get seriously out of balance. The resulting wisdom that he acquired through those hard times is from God himselflearning to want Gods will more than our own! This truth, which is both ancient and contemporary, and the advice he gives as to how to incorporate it in our lives, will be life-giving for those who begin to move at a Sacred Pace in the same way Terry has.

NEWTON CRENSHAW, PRESIDENT, YOUNG LIFE

Far too many leaders are struggling with the frenetic pace of their lives. The tragic consequences of a life out of control are predictable: deteriorating health, fractured relationships, and unsustainable results. In Sacred Pace, Terry Looper offers a better wayborn of his own failures and ultimate success. This book can help you live and lead at a higher level!

MARK MILLER, INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR, V.P. HIGH PERFORMANCE LEADERSHIP, CHICK-FIL-A, INC.

Terry Looper is both a known and unknown spiritual mentor to hundreds of people and organizations, both nationally and internationally. The nonprofit where I have been called to serve is thriving today because of Terrys willingness to teach our leadership team the principles for finding Gods will that are so brilliantly described in Sacred Pace. Reading will take courage, but the results are worth it!

VIVIAN SHUDDE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BROOKWOOD COMMUNITY

Ive done more underlining per page in Sacred Pace than in any other book I have ever read. I sincerely believe that Sacred Pace is, after the Bible, the most important book I have ever read. My good friend and mentor Terry Looper has written a great book on business, decision-making, and, in no small way, theology. His transparency makes his words all the more meaningful, and his warmth and conversation-like writing style make the whole experience so personal and enjoyable!

CHRISTOPHER CRANE, EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN AND COFOUNDER OF EDIFY

As a committed Christian, I thought I had progressed a long way on my spiritual journeyuntil I read Sacred Pace. I saw myself on almost every page, and I expect the insights and concepts in this book will literally change my life. Slowing down and letting the Holy Spirit guide my decision-making seems hard, yet it is immensely freeing. I am putting these insights into action today!

DAVID WEEKLEY, CHAIRMAN OF DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES

My very wise dads favorite poem was, Id Rather See a Sermon Than Hear One Any Day. That poem fits Terry Looper well. The world is experiencing a shortage of leaders who walk their talk, but Terry and this magnificent book fill the void to the brim. Sacred Pace is the real deal, and youll find Terrys heartbeat on every page.

DR. JOE WHITE, CEO AND PRESIDENT OF KANAKUK KAMPS

From finances to family, the decisions we make in everyday life radically shape who we become. In Sacred Pace, Terry Looper lays out a thoughtful, scriptural guide to wise decision-making. This book is for business leaders eager to make sound choices for their organizations, for husbands and wives who want to work together to live Christ-centered marriages, and for fathers and mothers committed to raising up compassionate kids. Sacred Pace is north-star wisdom for those who want to make extraordinary decisions in everyday living.

PETER GREER, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF HOPE INTERNATIONAL, COAUTHOR OF MISSION DRIFT

I have been absolutely floored by Sacred Pace! This book will be a powerful tool for a lot of people, but in my opinion it is essential reading for anyone who considers themselves an entrepreneur. If thats you, this book will change your life in profound ways.

DAVE BLANCHARD, COFOUNDER OF PRAXIS

How many times have you and I wished God would send us an email or write in the sky His answer for our questions about His will? For the dedicated follower of Christ, its easy to feel His will is, at times, too mysterious to decipher. Thats why this book is so needed. Terrys experience uncomplicates this mystery of finding answers from God for our everyday lives. The simplicity of his four-step process will stick with you and draw you more closely to Gods heart!

JOE PAULO, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF KSBJ

This is a book by a thoughtful and successful Christian businessman. He tells the moving story of his own burnout and conversion, but thats only the beginning. Now, after many years of following Christ, Terry Looper shares what he has learned about decision-making as a Christian and connects that with the process of making deals as a businessman. Slowing down and listening (he calls it getting neutral) and learning how to sense the leading of the Spirit are insights he has gained from years of business experience and are inextricably linked to his love for Jesus.

ROBERT SLOAN, PRESIDENT, HOUSTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

I have had the privilege of knowing Terry Looper for the last twenty-five years. I often go to him for wise counsel and advice on a myriad of subjects. He always encourages me to listen the Lord and to get neutral. Reading Sacred Pace is just like a visit with Terry, including practical spiritual wisdom that is certainly countercultural. I highly recommend Sacred Pace to anyone who runs too fast in this crazy-paced world so they can learn to operate at Gods speed.

TIGER DAWSON, CEO AND PRESIDENT OF EDIFY

What a fantastic experience it was to read Sacred Pace! As I read the first few chapters, I thought the book was good mainly because I have great respect for Terry. At some point in the middle, I realized this book is really good regardless of my thoughts about Terry. And by the end, I have been stimulated to make some life adjustments and think of a few things differently.

JEFF REETER, NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL, MANAGING PARTNER

As part of a seminary leadership team, I know how important it is to make decisions in Gods timing, rather than our own. The principle of getting neutral that Terry has described in this book is so valuable in that process, which is just one of the reasons I have enjoyed reading Sacred Pace.

TOD BOLSINGER, VICE PRESIDENT, FULLER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, AUTHOR OF IT TAKES A CHURCH TO RAISE A CHRISTIAN

Sacred Pace is packed full of godly wisdom. I especially like the way my friend Terry Looper breaks out the application portions of the book based on the major segments of a leaders lifeand the way he includes key examples along the way. This is a powerful tool that I know will impact many peoples lives.

LLOYD REEB, AUTHOR OF FROM SUCCESS TO SIGNIFICANCE AND HALFTIME FOR COUPLES

This book has been helpful for my soul. My wife and I read it together at the perfect time, and weve been using Terrys four steps to get neutral in our lives, in our ministry, and in our parenting decisions. This book needs to be in the hands of any young person looking to get a start on lifeespecially anyone ready to get started in the business world.