Ray Johnston - The Hope Quotient: Measure It. Raise It. Youll Never Be the Same.

PRAISE FOR THE HOPE QUOTIENT

Ray is one of our great Christian communicators. What the world needs is hope, the hope of Jesus Christ. Thank you, Ray, for helping us raise our Hope Quotient.

MARK BURNETT PRODUCER, SON OF GOD MOVIE

I have known Ray Johnston for many years, and if anyone exudes the true nature and reality of hope, its Ray! You see it in his walk with God, in his family life, and in the life of his church. In this book, Ray reveals how enthusiasm, fresh vision, creativity, and determination all come from hope. I have no doubt the wisdom found in this book will bless many. It did me!

LUIS PALAU EVANGELIST AND AUTHOR, OUT OF THE DESERTINTO THE LIFE GOD FULLY INTENDED

If you are discouraged, down, or disheartened, Ray Johnstons book The Hope Quotient is just what you need. This book will build your faith, give you strength to move forward, and help you overcome the challenges before you. Sometimes all you need is a little hope.

CRAIG GROESCHEL SENIOR PASTOR, LIFECHURCH.TV AUTHOR, FIGHT

If I were to recommend one book to you it would be The Hope Quotient by Pastor Ray Johnston. Being in ministry I can tell you that life leaves most of us feeling drained, out of balance, and without hope. The Hope Quotient gives you everything you need to refill your tank, engage life, and put Gods hope back in your heart. Read it, enjoy it, and pass it on.

MIKE NOVAK PRESIDENT AND CEO, KLOVE AND AIRI

Weve heard a lot about Intelligence Quotient (IQ) and Emotional Intelligence (EQ), but Ray Johnston makes a compelling case that the most important factor of all may be our Hope Quotient (HQ). He reminds us, along with the apostle Paul, that hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us (Rom. 5:5 NASB).

JIM DALY PRESIDENT, FOCUS ON THE FAMILY

Ray Johnston is a high energy, life-giving, people-building hope machine. I am so glad hes passing some of his secrets on for you and me.

JOHN ORTBERG SENIOR PASTOR, MENLO PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AUTHOR, WHO IS THIS MAN?

Ray Johnston is an incredible pastor and leader. Hes learned these lessons over many years of faithfully following Christ and serving others. Im so thankful hes sharing these powerful insights with all of us!

JUD WILHITE SENIOR PASTOR, CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH AUTHOR, THE GOD OF YES

If hope were a person, it would be Ray Johnston! He exudes life, passion, and amazing energy at all times. I know The Hope Quotient will give meaning and significance to so many looking for a hope-filled life. I dare you to read this book without walking away inspired and ready to change the world!

BRAD LOMENICK PAST PRESIDENT AND KEY VISIONARY, CATALYST AUTHOR, THECATALYSTLEADER

Not only is Ray one of my closest friends, he is also a man I have had the pleasure of learning from and serving with for the last fourteen years. Ray believes the things that hes written in this book so much that he lives this book! I cant wait to hear the stories of lives renewed and recharged as a result of people raising their HQ!

LINCOLN BREWSTER WORSHIP PASTOR, BAYSIDE CHURCH INTEGRITY MUSIC RECORDING ARTIST

Ray Johnston has more energy and creativity than ten men. But after reading this book, I think he has more hope as well... and you can too.

DAVE STONE SOUTHEAST CHRISTIAN, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY

I like Ray Johnston because he has great faith in God and puts it into action in his church and in his life. Out of his faith comes hope, the purpose of this book. I pray that God will use this message of hope to motivate the hopeless, to kick start the apathetic, to enliven those whove had life crushed out of them. Great book, Ray. May God use it in great ways.

ELMER TOWNS COFOUNDER, LIBERTY UNIVERSITY

This book is exactly like Ray Johnstoninspirational and encouraging. For those who have hope, HQ will no doubt give you more. For those who need hope, HQ will show you how. This book has moved inside my top ten inspirational books of all time.

JIM BURNS, PHD PRESIDENT, HOMEWORD AUTHOR, CREATING ANINTIMATEMARRIAGE AND CONFIDENTPARENTING

The Hope Quotient is what every leader needs to take their influence to the next level! Readers be warned, you will soon discover you are not reading this book... its reading you!

BIL CORNELIUS FOUNDING PASTOR, BAY AREA FELLOWSHIP AUTHOR, TODAYIS THEDAY

In the following pages Ray Johnston unleashes the hidden power of hope in a way that will change your life forever. This book will reignite your passion for dreaming big and stepping into the fullness of all God has for you. Youre going to be hard pressed to find a book with more motivation or inspiration. Ray doesnt just teach about hope; he embodies it. This is a must-read.

MARGARET FEINBERG AUTHOR, WONDERSTRUCK

Hope matters. Big time. Ray Johnston has written an incredibly helpful book that moves beyond the happy talk of motivation clichs to real-life, feet-on-the-ground, practical advice for raising our HQ (Hope Quotient) and changing the way we perceive and experience the world around us. Read it. Youll be glad you did.

LARRY OSBORNE AUTHOR AND PASTOR, NORTH COAST CHURCH, VISTA, CA

If there was ever a person who qualified as a human dynamo, its my friend Ray Johnston. Thank God he focuses his boundless energy on his wife, his kids, his church, his messages, and now, this fabulous manuscript. Be forewarned, Rays enthusiasm is contagious. It wont take long before were all talking about HQ.

BILL BUTTERWORTH SPEAKER AND AUTHOR, BALANCINGWORK ANDLIFE AND THESHORTLIST

Hope is one of Gods essential fuels for the soul. In this book, Ray pours hope into a spectrometer to understand its chemical makeup. These are not hackneyed pointers for wishful thinking; these are substantive principles for empowered living.

REV. GARY WALTER PRESIDENT, THE EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH

If you have been around Ray for more than ten minutes, then you have been encouraged and given hope. Its no surprise then that this newest book comes from the core of who he is, and shares some practical steps for how the rest of us can live a life filled with hope as well. This is a must-read for those who struggle with feelings of doubt, defeat, and the ugly effects of pessimism.

CHRIS BROWN CO-SENIOR PASTOR AND TEACHING PASTOR, NORTH COAST CHURCH

Having grown up as a poor street kid in the most difficult parts of Uganda, I can truly say that hope is what kept me going in the midst of what felt like endless darkness. Hope is what kept me thriving when it made no sense, and ultimately, what allowed me to be rescued from my hopelessness and put on a path toward a better life. In this book, Ray has done a great job unpacking ways in which you can live every moment of every day with inescapable hope, spurring us on to be generous with our families, workplaces, local communities, and people all over world who need a little hope.

PETER HABYARIMANA CHURCH ENGAGEMENT, COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL

I have known Ray Johnston for more than thirty years and consider The Hope Quotient one of the most significant contributions available to anyone looking for more in life. This is a must-read for everyone regardless of age, beliefs, or circumstances. His seven essentials will revolutionize your life and raise your Hope Quotient. His book is a gracious gift to you, the reader.

JON R. WALLACE PRESIDENT, AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY