Greg Holder - Never Settle: Choices, Chain Reactions, and the Way Out of Lukewarminess

Greg brings a convicting message that beckons our attention in these times. If we are not diligent to press into greater measures of faith, we will be tempted toward complacency and half-hearted efforts. May these pages spark a fire that reminds us of the significance each day offers. Never Settle is a resounding call to embrace the wholehearted passion of the Christian life.

REBEKAH LYONS, bestselling author of Rhythms of Renewal and You Are Free

Greg Holder is a gifted teacher with a profound Christian faith who has much to offer all of us in need of godly help and encouragement.

NICKY GUMBEL, vicar at Holy Trinity Brompton; pioneer of the Alpha Course

Theres more to your life than you can possibly imagine, and Never Settle will help you unlock the door to the more, more, more that God has for you. Prepare to be challenged, inspired, and encouraged with every page.

MARGARET FEINBERG, author of More Power to You

I have personally seen the results of Gregs leadership at The Crossing Church. As a guest speaker, I have experienced the hospitality of the staff, the vision of the church, and an organizational culture that never settles for less than their best for God. Im excited you get to experience that now, too, through Gregs new book. My hope is that you are inspired to do the same. To rise up, dust yourself off (if life has knocked you down), and be reminded never settle. Gods with you. The two of you are a powerful combination.

JEFF HENDERSON, author of Know What Youre FOR; pastor; entrepreneur

Greg infuses Never Settle with the same crackling energy, engaging humor, historical and geographical context, and spiritual truth that he presents in person. This book is alive, inviting and compelling us to fully engage and to fully live!

MIKE MANTEL, CEO of Living Water International

Never Settle is the best of both an all-out challenge to live differently as followers of Christ, and a beautiful reminder of who we are in Him. I could not echo this message more during this time: for people to know that their life matters and that they can live in the abundance of who He calls them to be, today.

SADIE ROB HUFF, speaker; New York Times bestselling author of Live Original,Live Fearless, and Live

Never Settle is a practical road map that will lead you out of a lukewarm, bland faith and into a vibrant Kingdom life. Greg calls us to a fresh experience with God to actively seeking more with Him. With chapters on resilience, hospitality, and the impact of one life, Gregs encouraging message shines a spotlight on the miraculous things God is doing through ordinary people like us. This book is a perfect addition to any leaders toolbox because there has never been a more significant time in our culture to vow to never settle.

EDGAR SANDOVAL SR., president of World Vision U.S.

An equally challenging and inspiring book for followers of Jesus to step up. This is a powerful and provocative call to action for leaders in these days and a needed reminder that were made for something more.

BRAD LOMENICK, founder of BLINC; author of H3 Leadership and The Catalyst Leader

I love that Never Settle is a book about culture that isnt primarily about culture. It puts culture, loving people, and being a world changer into its proper perspective, which is enveloped within the holy Word of God. In such polarizing and confusing times, the church desperately needs to be reminded of the simplicity of this. I cannot Amen it any louder!

JOHN L. COOPER, singer; founder of Skillet

I have known Greg for many years. He lives what he writes. And what hes given us in Never Settle is a wake-up call to step into the life God created us for. To play our part in bringing the Kingdom of God to Earth in our everyday lives. And to never settle for anything less than Gods vision for us, for his Church, and for this world!

JARRETT STEVENS, co-lead pastor of Soul City Church; author of Praying Through and Four Small Words

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Never Settle: Choices, Chain Reactions, and the Way Out of Lukewarminess

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For Brooks Holder, my father,
and Russ Kirkland, my friend.
Two heroes who never settled in their pursuit of Gods best for their lives.