Facing Goliath

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

Kenny Luck

“Facing Goliath is a must-read for every man. It is truly a brilliant piece of work! This book will be my go-to guide for my men’s ministry for many years to come. Pastor J. P. has done an outstanding job in treating men’s real issues with an amazing synergy of Scriptural depth and real-life stories—something to which every man can relate. This is a compelling read that I have recommended to many colleagues! Finally, an amazing all-around, gospel-centered tool for every man!”

Andrea Giorgi

“War heroes are memorialized in statues and named in parkways, and their stories are retold in textbooks and chronicled in movies. Men were made to be heroes, but no one falls into victory—it takes a leap of faith. In Facing Goliath, J. P. Jones challenges men to take that leap with their eyes wide open. Every man will face his battles, and most will retreat from the front rather than learn the strategies given by God to win. Don’t concede defeat—use the insights found in this book to become the hero God made you to be! I recommend Facing Goliath to any man who aspires to victorious living.”

Bob Shank

“UFC Fighter, Top Contender, Welterweight Division We all will face our Goliaths. My friend J. P. has written a much-needed encouragement and exhortation that you might say is “for men only.” J. P. Jones is candid, humorous and, most importantly, draws significant truths straight from Scripture.”

Greg Laurie

“In Facing Goliath, J. P. Jones writes about the fact that every man slugs it out daily with his enemy in the spiritual battle. I appreciate J. P.’s humor, candor, man-to-man style and biblical advice about winning the fight. Facing Goliath will help every man recognize the Goliaths in his path and will give him the tools to be victorious and press on in his pursuit of God. Facing Goliath is a biblical message given by a real man!”

Jake Ellenberger

“President of Hume Lake Christian Camp and Ministries Professor of Christian Education at Biola University and Talbot Seminary Author of Moving On, Moving Forward and The Effective Church Board: Mentoring and Training Servant Leaders J. P. Jones has the rare ability to get inside the mind of men. In Facing Goliath, he tackles important issues of a man’s life with truth, bluntness (!) and practicality. Few people in the world can communicate as effectively on the tough issues and struggles relating to men as J. P. Facing Goliath is a must-read for men who want to win the battles in their lives. There is life-changing wisdom on every page and truth to set men free.”

Jim Burns

“writes with firm conviction and biblical truth. The contemporary areas discussed in this book will provide valuable insights into integrating biblical truth with real-life struggles faced by all men. Facing Goliath lays out a clear path for a man to defeat his giants and press on toward the goal of knowing Christ.”

Dr. Michael Anthony

“Whenever I’m around J. P. Jones, I’m always struck by two traits: faithfulness and consistency. He is faithful in his teaching of truth, faithful to his family, and faithful in building men who can in turn build other men. J. P.’s compass, his true North, is consistently teaching and implementing the truth of Christ. I’ve been with him and his men on many occasions, and they are attempting to live out the truths in this book. They are just a bunch of broken guys who are facing up to their junk and following the Lord every day. It’s called discipleship.”

Steve Farrar

“Lieutenant Jason Park Orange County Sheriff ’s Department, SWAT Team Facing Goliath is real and relevant. J. P. Jones understands men and the world in which we live. He provides biblical solutions to common challenges. Every man needs to read and apply this book.”

Steve Reynolds

“Facing Goliath is a tactical operations manual for the spiritual battles we are subjected to as men. The enemy is a master of asymmetric warfare. We are at war—and the devil does not fight fair. J. P.’s revelation and application of the power of the gospel can help us overcome the giants we face—giants that reveal themselves in a variety of forms. J. P. exposes them and provides a means of employing the appropriate tactics that can lead to victory. It is time we honor the words of our Savior, put on our battle armor, and run to the fight!”

Jason Park