What Now: Making Sense of Who You Are and Where You're Going [Hardcover]

Marc Estes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2006

"Marc has proven his principles by living a life of purpose and focus. He will lead you on a journey that will inspire and equip you for your future. Read this book with faith and prayer, and then run with all your strength."
Frank Damazio - Senior Pastor, City Bible Church, Portland, Oregon

"As an entrepreneur and minister I can affirm the exquisite delight of serving in one’s passion and purpose. I was captivated, encouraged and re-energized by this book. Marc Estes has masterfully taken the guesswork out of trying to understand the very purpose of our existence. This incredible book clearly defines, illustrates and cultivates the essential ingredients of life, and enables a person to discover the passion of one’s purpose and the purpose of one’s passion-and to live a fulfilled life thereby. An absolute must, must read!"
Howard Rachinski - President/CEO, CCLI/SongTouch, Inc., Portland, Oregon

"Each of us is living in the space between birth and death. Marc Estes’ book What Now helps fill in the blanks between the two and will help you discover a life that’s rich, refreshing and rewarding."
Kevin J. Conner - CityLife Church, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA

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From the Publisher

What Now: Making Sense of Who You Are and Where You’re Going

Whether you’re just out of college or have just dropped your oldest off at the dorm, there are times in life when the road is unclear, advice is scarce, and the question on your lips is "What now?" Author and pastor Marc Estes addresses this question in What Now as he takes the reader from inspiration to action on a journey of self-discovery. Along the way, he provides the tools necessary for a safe arrival.

About the Author

Marc Estes is an executive pastor of City Bible Church in Portland, Ore. He teaches at Portland Bible College and speaks at conferences and churches globally. Before moving to Portland in 1995, he spent 15 years speaking internationally at churches, conferences, camps, seminars and crusades on discovering and using your gifts in ministry. He and his wife, Susan, live in Portland, Ore., and have two daughters and two sons.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 219 pages
• Publisher: Relevant Books; annotated edition edition (October 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0977616754
• ISBN-13: 978-0977616756
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,189,775 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Is this dude for real? He's as happy about God as a Whirling Dervish is about tights'yet without the funny hat. Something's wrong. Where's the dog and pony show?
People can't figure out Marc Estes. Somewhere along the way, he put two and two together and came to one incredible conclusion: following God isn't rocket science. It has far less to do with trying to impress God than it does just being who He made you to be' you.
People recognize him by name. In the drive-thru lane at Starbucks. At the gym. At the department store. 'Hey, Marc, I decided to visit your church' you're right; it's not what I expected.' Like a pied piper of spiritual seekers, Marc's life bears the evidence of connecting with humanity. And he likes it that way.
Marc and his wife Susan serve on the Executive Pastoral team at City Bible Church in Portland, Oregon under the leadership of Senior Pastor Frank Damazio. It's a challenging post, but after traveling 200 days a year as Director of Evangelism for Christian Equippers International in South Lake Tahoe, Marc welcomes the opportunity to focus on reaching his own community as part of the pastoral team at his local church. Here he has served as Director of Pastoral Ministries, Director of Publishing and Director of Evangelism and Assimilation.
He still travels on occasion; Marc is sought-after for his casual, humorous approach and deeply convicting insight. He is frequently invited to speak at local churches around the nation and at leadership and youth conferences at home and abroad.
Over the years, Marc has written a prolific volume of church resources and training materials, as well as an award-winning book, Jesus Today, released in 2000. His latest book, which he just completed, is an epic discovery of becoming 'the you you were meant to be.' It is set to be released in summer 2006.
Marc enjoys having young people over at his home. It's not unusual for a group of guys to gather in his living room to watch a Mariners game, while consuming large bowls of breakfast cereal. Susan is a mentoring mom at City Bible Church, is active in women's ministries and enjoys coordinating weddings.
Marc and Susan live in Clackamas, Oregon and have two grown daughters, two sons, and three grandsons. Marc's two sons-in-law have come to accept his sense of humor as an unavoidable part of the package.

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0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!!, October 18, 2006

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Joseph M. Garibay "The Bishop" (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: What Now: Making Sense of Who You Are and Where You're Going (Hardcover)

Marc Estes is an incredible man of God!! I'll be honest, this book isnt for everyone but I highly recommend it. Having the chance to work with Marc on little side jobs here and there has allowed me to see his heart towards this book and if just one person was touched by it, all the time he put into it was worth it. Awesome job Pastor Marc!!

0 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, October 21, 2006

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Wong Lee "Reading Ninja" (Portland OR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What Now: Making Sense of Who You Are and Where You're Going (Hardcover)

I though "What Now" was an excellent book. I even like it better than rice, and I'm asian so thats saying something! What an excellent job Marc has done in helping people find their destiny and purpose in life. Thank you Marc for wrting such an inspirational text!