Jonathan David Golden - Be You. Do Good.: Having the Guts to Pursue What Makes You Come Alive

Many people assume that becoming a do gooder requires changing who they areto become like Mother Teresa or Gandhi. But Jonathan Golden knows better. He argues that embracing who God made you to be actually helps you contribute to the common good. Jonathan has found a way to make a difference to thousands of people in Rwanda and in the United States. Read his book and youll learn how to do the same.

Gabe Lyons , founder of Q and author of The Next Christians

Calling and courageJonathan Golden leads by example on these leadership attributes. Ive had the privilege of trekking with him and Land of A Thousand Hills Coffee for the last seven years. He has found his calling, and as you read his story, youll understand why hes a good fit to guide you as you discover your own!

Brad Lomenick , author of The Catalyst Leader

Jonathan Golden is one of the few voices I listen to on the topics of calling and purpose. He has proven his approach works in both his personal and professional lives. Be You . Do Good . is a practical and powerful book to help you find a life of meaning. Finally, a tool to help people find freedom to live as God made them to be!

Jonathan Merritt , author of Jesus Is Better Than You Imagined and senior columnist for Religion News Service

Be You . Do Good . is a tremendous resource as you are seeking your lifes calling. Whether you are a social entrepreneur or in career transition, this book will provide real-life examples of how to hone in on your mission, be generous, and influence people. Read it and get started doing good!

Dale Partridge , bestselling author and founder of StartupCamp.com

I remember so well the first time I met Jonathan and began learning about the incredible work and mission of Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee. I had never really heard of a direct trade business model, where each person in the supply chain, from the farmers to the salespeople, were considered equally integral and valuable to the company. It gave me hope that doing good business and treating everyone involved with respect and dignity do not have to be mutually exclusive. Rwanda has been through so much, and to see Jonathan engage the work of redemption in such a place gives me hope that we all can take part in the process, even just by sipping coffee! Read this book and you too will find out how you can do good !

David Carr , drummer of the band Third Day

Wondering what God has for you? Jonathan Golden has been helping people discover and pursue their unique callings for over a decade, and Im confident he can help you find yours. He and his team at Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee have made a lasting impression on my home nation of Rwanda, helping our people find their work. His story and ours is one of redemption. Yours can be too as you read this book!

Edouard Bamporiki , member of parliament and Commissioner of Human Rights, Unity and the Fight Against the Genocide, Rwanda

The title itself captures the core essence of Jonathans personal biography and journey: Be You . Do Good . Pursue what makes you come alive. Jonathan gives us not just inspiration and theory but rather a personal testimony of how the truths of Gods unique design and calling in our lives plays out in the stories of his people. Jonathan does a masterful job of revealing practical truths through the story of his own journey of discovery and impact.

Todd Wilson , founder of Exponential and author of More : Find Your Personal Calling and Live Life to the Fullest Measure

Jonathan is the real deal. When it comes to saying yes to Gods call without knowing what lies ahead, Jonathan writes with authority. Because hes said the brave yes to Gods call, countless lives have been changed, including ours. We look forward to being part of the Rwandan story as we launch our own Land of a Thousand Hills Coffeehouse in Cypress Springs, Texas.

Melinda and Gary Bodukoglu , entrepreneurs

Being in a band mirrors almost every one of the twelve journeys, from Be who you are to Pursue what makes you come alive. The one that resonated the most with me was Growing little by little.... In the moment it may feel frustrating to grow so graduallyone step here, one small step therebut I can promise you that in retrospect you will understand and actually savor the fact that you worked hard for what you earned.... Jonathan Golden will help you learn to stop throwing your hands in the air and yelling at the sky, Why , God ? Why arent things happening now? and start asking, What , God? What can I learn in this season of waiting on whats next?

Steven Christian , member of the band Anberlin