Rick Heeren - Marketplace Miracles: Extraordinary Stories of Marketplace Turnarounds Transforming Businesses, Schools and Communities

PRAISE FOR

MARKETPLACE MIRACLES

I firmly believe that this book could inspire members of the Body of Christ to reach that level of excellence that would please our Fathers heart, as we are inspired by the examples of men and women who believe God for miracles. It will bring a revolution of faith and works that demonstrate the power and presence of God in the marketplace and in the Church worldwide.

Barbara Chan

Marketplace leader, Hong Kong, China

Rick Heeren has captured the heart of transforming a nation. He is not simply a theoretician, but also a practitioner. Be prepared to have your heart and life changed through this bookyou will never be the same after reading it. You will become a radical transformer that implements real change in your life, city and nation.

Cindy Jacobs

Cofounder and President, Generals International

Red Oak, Texas, USA

The answer to Rick Heerens constant prayer that Gods will be done on earth as it is in heaven is masterfully revealed in the pages of Marketplace Miracles. The stories here are what keep Rick in a wonderful state of infectious excitement, and they prove beyond the shadow of a doubt that God is abundantly able to do more than anything we can hope or imagine.

Stephanie Klinzing

Mayor, Elk River, Minnesota, USA

We all need inspiration to think outside the box. Marketplace Miracles provides real life examples of men and women who have decided to believe that the Word of God is applicable to their work lives todayeven when it comes to miracles! A must-read for every workplace believer who wants to go to another level.

Os Hillman

Author, The 9 to 5 Window

President, Marketplace Leaders and the International Coalition
of Workplace Ministries

Cumming, Georgia, USA

The Church as we know it is moving very rapidly into a Kingdom expression. Marketplace Miracles by Rick Heeren is one of the best examples of the shift that has occurred over the last two decades. This book also serves as a model of how the Church will be seen vibrantly in societal structures rather than within the four walls where it has been contained in the past. This is an excellent read that will open you up for new vision.

Chuck D. Pierce

President, Glory of Zion International Ministries

Denton, Texas, USA

For as long as I have known Rick, he has shown a passion for the extraordinary. In Marketplace Miracles, Rick sets up clear road signs and guideposts for those who seek to follow the highway being forged by contemporary pioneers who have learned to position themselves as gatekeepers to usher in the extraordinary moves of God.

Graham Power

Chairman, Power Group of Companies

Transformation Africa and Global Day of Prayer

Cape Town, South Africa

My friend Rick Heeren walks in a high level of faith and trust in God. I believe that our Father in heaven is calling for all of us to walk in a higher level of faith and trust in Him. This book will encourage you to reach those levels. You are about to read stories that will introduce you to ordinary people who have an extraordinary God!

Chuck Ripka

President and CEO, Rivers International, Ripka Enterprises and Rivercenter

International Network of Christians

Elk River, Minnesota, USA

Christian leaders in the marketplace who align their thinking with Gods thinking are transforming their businesses, schools, communities and nations. Rick Heerens book shows us actual examples from around the world of miraculous transformations brought about by ordinary Christian leaders who dared to believe and obey Gods direction in their spheres of influence.

Dutch Sheets

Dutch Sheets Ministries

Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

This book may be the final tremor unleashing the spiritual tsunami that will sweep the world and revolutionize the way we do business. Business as usual will no longer hold true when we let God be God over our businesses.

Tim Tay

Business owner and CEO, Trinix Computers P/L

Perth, Australia

In this book, Rick Heeren has released what is contained in his life: faith in the God who turns the impossible into possible and the ordinary to the extraordinary. As you will see, hes still on the journey, and its not too late for you to join him!

Dave Thompson

Senior Vice President, Harvest Evangelism, Inc.

San Jose, California, USA

Few Christian leaders would doubt that Gods mandate for His people today is to take dominion over every segment of society. Can this be done? Rick Heeren, one of Gods chosen workplace apostles, says yes! This one-of-a-kind book is not theoryit floods us with exciting news from around the world that the social transformation we have been praying for is actually happening!

C. Peter Wagner

Presiding Apostle, International Coalition of Apostles

Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably means that God has been at work. Its the only conclusion you can draw when you read of the miracles in this extraordinary book from a wonderful man of God.

Ross Whitehill

COO, Thomas Murray, Ltd.

London, England

2008 Rick Heeren

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Revell edition published 2014

ISBN 978-1-4412-2523-8

Previously published by Regal Books

Ebook edition originally created 2011

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I dedicate this book to my nephew Justin Herbst and his family. Justin was born with cerebral palsy (CP). Even though he is a relative and I have been aware of his disability, it wasnt until I interviewed his mother for a chapter in this book that I really understood the extraordinary miracles that have taken place in their family.

First, I dedicate this book to Justin, who has made up his mind to live a victorious life. I attended his high school graduation party and watched him wheel his wheelchair out onto the patio where all his guests were gathered. Without notes, he addressed every person in the audience and told each one, in a very personal way, how his or her life had encouraged him. I had tears in my eyes as I realized how much about each persons contribution Justin had stored in his memory. Near the end of his talk, he said the following: I have embraced my disability. My disability has helped me to understand the world in a bigger way. I have begun to understand that it is so difficult to achieve what you want. You could give up. But you just have to keep going. You have got to keep striving.