Be You. Do Good.
- Christian Living
- Publisher: Baker Books (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2016
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Publisher's Description
Almost anyone you ask would say that they want to do work that matters. Yet many people do not feel like they are actively making a difference in the world. Others may feel a sense of calling but lack either the courage or the supportive community to carry it out. But if God created each of us on purpose, for a purpose, we should be ordering our lives around that purpose. Jonathan D. Golden, founder of Land of a Thousand Hills coffee company, has discovered and is living out his unique calling to promote social, spiritual, and economic justice while providing a living wage to 2,500 farmers in Rwanda. Now he reveals to readers how to identify their calling, dispels the myths and misunderstandings we often have about what constitutes a calling, and challenges them to pursue that calling with a courage that can surmount the many obstacles that may lie in their path. He also shows readers how to cultivate a community of support that will help them fulfill their calling. For anyone who is dissatisfied with the work they are doing, just entering the workforce, or wondering what more is out there, this book reveals how to embrace the meaningful life they were meant to live.
Endorsements (10)
“Many people assume that becoming a ‘do gooder’ requires changing who they are—to 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 you’ll learn how to do the same.”
“Calling and courage—Jonathan Golden leads by example on these leadership attributes. I’ve 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, you’ll understand why he’s a good fit to guide you as you discover your own!”
“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!”
“Be You. Do Good. is a tremendous resource as you are seeking your life’s 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!”
“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!”
“Wondering what God has for you? Jonathan Golden has been helping people discover and pursue their unique callings for over a decade, and I’m 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!”
“The title itself captures the core essence of Jonathan’s 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 God’s 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.”
“Jonathan is the real deal. When it comes to saying yes to God’s call without knowing what lies ahead, Jonathan writes with authority. Because he’s said the brave yes to God’s 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.”
“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 gradually—one step here, one small step there—but 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 aren’t things happening now?’ and start asking, ‘What, God? What can I learn in this season of waiting on what’s next?”
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