Biography Dr. Charles R. Swindoll is senior pastor of Stonebriar Community Church, chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary, and the Bible teacher on the internationally syndicated radio program Insight for Living. He has written more than thirty best-selling books, including STRENGTHENING YOUR GRIP, LAUGH AGAIN, THE GRACE AWAKENING, and the million-selling GREAT LIVES FROM GOD'S WORD series. Chuck and his wife, Cynthia, live in Frisco, Texas. In the ten chapters of his book, Charles R. Swindoll attempts to expound our primary purpose as believers, our major objectives as God's church (no matter the size), our style for ministry (which although it might vary by ministry...that doesn't make another style necessarily wrong), and our essential need for integrity. Charles Swindoll has suggested ways that we might keep on track in our mission despite pressure and persecution or amidst affluence and indifference. This book is heavily laden with biblical passages and illustrative examples to support Charles' statements. Although written over a decade ago, this book is highly relevant to the world and the problems that exist in the world today because the bible contains a timeless message and innumerable changeless truths. The present moment is the time to wake up to reality and our call to action since every day brings God's salvation nearer. God's people are not only to make a difference...they are to be different. Read this work to inspire and better your spiritual life. It will be time well spent.