Endorsements for 'Beginning Unlimited'
I hope these endorsements give you an idea of what the book is about!
The Right Reverend Dame Sarah Mullally, Bishop of London
“We talk about our longing to see young people engage with the gospel and the church. What we forget is that this takes imagination, perseverance and because of the nature of young people while they may encounter Christ they may not become church members. Liz has written an amazing book which recounts the first 10 years of Unlimited through her eyes. She demonstrates that Christian ministry is not about one person but many and that if the work and those involved are not rooted in Christ the workers will weary and loose heart and the work will fail. I commend the book to you.”
Louie Thorpe, in ministry (including Church Planting) for 32 years alongside husband Bishop Ric Thorpe
"It's a beautifully written book, full of honesty in the struggles, integrity in the resolutions and sheer grit to follow God's call! It encourages you not to be afraid of big vision and inspires you to go for it and see it through! I'd recommend it for any clergy couple or those in youth ministry, particularly in pioneering situations."
Archie and Sam Coates, Senior Leaders, St Peter’s, Brighton
“Liz has written a deeply personal account of the realities of church planting, and any church planter – or any church leader, for that matter – will resonate with Beginning Unlimited. It is raw, honest, moving, and hopeful.”
Jane Williams, Assistant Dean, St Mellitus College
"Liz plays the harp, runs half-marathons, teaches, bakes cakes, takes the children to and from school She is also married to a vicar, so she moves house, has a succession of students living with her, prays for strangers, helps young people to believe that God loves them, and bakes yet more cakes.
This diary is generous and truthful, a compelling account of the small and large truths of trying to live in obedience to God’s call as a clergy family, negotiating the family’s joint vocation as well as the particular call of each one. Every clergy family should read this book."
Matt Summerfield, Senior Pastor of Zeo Church and former President of Urban Saints
‘This book is about courage – and risk – and challenge – and family – and joys – and struggles – and success – and failure – and vulnerability – and brokenness – and encouragement – and disappointment – and most of all, it’s about holding on to God whatever life throws your way. If you’ve decided to not play life safe, if you’ve decided to get out of the boat and risk water walking, if you’ve decided to pioneer with friends and family, this book is for you. Read it… slowly … and let it reality and honesty inspire you in leadership, in life and in faith.’
Minu Chowdhury-Westlake, crisis management consultant and former church planter
‘This ten-year memoir held my attention so much so that I read it in one sitting. Liz takes us on an adventure through life and time with insight, frankness and clarity. Her voice is refreshingly honest as she brings to life daily experiences, both ordinary and extraordinary.
‘This book gave me many cathartic moments, much head nodding and things to ponder concerning the highs and lows of faith, transition, identity and living up to other people’s expectations. I laughed out loud thinking about Liz’s fancy dress moments. I choked up when she talked about her mother, agreed with her cake-making sentiments and empathised regarding the challenges of church leadership.
‘Liz expresses so clearly the journey of seeking God’s voice and responding to the challenges we face. I will be giving this book to many people as it has been a long time since I was so enthralled by a memoir and unexpectedly surprised at how much it gave me to reflect on.’
The Right Reverend Dame Sarah Mullally, Bishop of London
“We talk about our longing to see young people engage with the gospel and the church. What we forget is that this takes imagination, perseverance and because of the nature of young people while they may encounter Christ they may not become church members. Liz has written an amazing book which recounts the first 10 years of Unlimited through her eyes. She demonstrates that Christian ministry is not about one person but many and that if the work and those involved are not rooted in Christ the workers will weary and loose heart and the work will fail. I commend the book to you.”
Louie Thorpe, in ministry (including Church Planting) for 32 years alongside husband Bishop Ric Thorpe
"It's a beautifully written book, full of honesty in the struggles, integrity in the resolutions and sheer grit to follow God's call! It encourages you not to be afraid of big vision and inspires you to go for it and see it through! I'd recommend it for any clergy couple or those in youth ministry, particularly in pioneering situations."
Archie and Sam Coates, Senior Leaders, St Peter’s, Brighton
“Liz has written a deeply personal account of the realities of church planting, and any church planter – or any church leader, for that matter – will resonate with Beginning Unlimited. It is raw, honest, moving, and hopeful.”
Jane Williams, Assistant Dean, St Mellitus College
"Liz plays the harp, runs half-marathons, teaches, bakes cakes, takes the children to and from school She is also married to a vicar, so she moves house, has a succession of students living with her, prays for strangers, helps young people to believe that God loves them, and bakes yet more cakes.
This diary is generous and truthful, a compelling account of the small and large truths of trying to live in obedience to God’s call as a clergy family, negotiating the family’s joint vocation as well as the particular call of each one. Every clergy family should read this book."
Matt Summerfield, Senior Pastor of Zeo Church and former President of Urban Saints
‘This book is about courage – and risk – and challenge – and family – and joys – and struggles – and success – and failure – and vulnerability – and brokenness – and encouragement – and disappointment – and most of all, it’s about holding on to God whatever life throws your way. If you’ve decided to not play life safe, if you’ve decided to get out of the boat and risk water walking, if you’ve decided to pioneer with friends and family, this book is for you. Read it… slowly … and let it reality and honesty inspire you in leadership, in life and in faith.’
Minu Chowdhury-Westlake, crisis management consultant and former church planter
‘This ten-year memoir held my attention so much so that I read it in one sitting. Liz takes us on an adventure through life and time with insight, frankness and clarity. Her voice is refreshingly honest as she brings to life daily experiences, both ordinary and extraordinary.
‘This book gave me many cathartic moments, much head nodding and things to ponder concerning the highs and lows of faith, transition, identity and living up to other people’s expectations. I laughed out loud thinking about Liz’s fancy dress moments. I choked up when she talked about her mother, agreed with her cake-making sentiments and empathised regarding the challenges of church leadership.
‘Liz expresses so clearly the journey of seeking God’s voice and responding to the challenges we face. I will be giving this book to many people as it has been a long time since I was so enthralled by a memoir and unexpectedly surprised at how much it gave me to reflect on.’
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