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 When I was a young boy of twelve years age, I began to feel a strong call, perhaps a sense of destiny, to go out and make a difference. I was a ‘nobody’ in a large school, and perhaps in that invisibility, surrounded by many people but with few close friends, I was struggling for some sense of purpose. I wanted to make an impact. Life had to be more than simply growing up, making money, raising a family, and dying. I wanted to do something that mattered.
Perhaps you’ve felt the same tug at your heart, a challenge to get out there and do something that matters, something enduring, something that will live beyond you. I heard this action expressed once as “getting outside yourself,” literally doing something that doesn’t benefit you so much as it helps others. That’s what Mission is all about. Would you like to make a difference? In this section you can learn more about places to engage in your community and invest yourself in the kingdom. You can also learn what I speak about to audiences about with regards to mission… mission in your writing, crisis pregnancy, understanding God’s will in your life, and other topics. Whatever you do, don’t surf through these pages and leave unchallenged. I urge you all to find someone in your community who needs your help. Reach out to the underprivileged, the invisible, the hurting, and the sick people who are under your nose every day. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Be on mission in your own home town. Get involved. Make a difference. Get outside yourself and make life matter. |
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| Last Updated ( Saturday, 15 December 2007 ) |
Austin's Info
If you'd like to correspond with Austin, drop him an email at: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it !Austin's Next Speaking Engagements:
“Make the Most of Mount Hermon Writer’s Conference”: 7 – 9 PM, March 25th 2010
At the Lakeside Lounge of the Mount Hermon Conference Center, Mount Hermon, California. Nestled among towering redwoods near Santa Cruz, California, the Mount Hermon Christian Writer’s Conference is the leading venue for writers seeking the opportunity for networking, mentoring and worship. Join me to learn more about how to pitch your book concept to an editor, and how to grow your skills as a writer.
“Change the World”: 6 – 7 PM, May 5th, 2010
At the Owens Crossroads Baptist Church, Owens Crossroads, Alabama. Join us to celebrate the National Day of Prayer and share in a discussion about the imperative for every citizen to get active and make a difference in community. Don’t wait for the government to fix things. Get busy and do it yourself, changing the world one life at a time.Room 241, First Baptist Church
“Be the Wave”: 4 – 7 PM
Beachcomber Café at Crystal Cove, Newport Beach, California. I will join with friends from Mount Hermon and dinner sponsor Mr. Doug Cavanaugh to promote the incredible impact of the Mount Hermon camping ministry for families, writers, musicians, and youth of all ages. For more information, contact Director of Development, Mr. J.R. Loofbourrow at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it