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FINDING ADVENTURE and PURPOSE in GOD’S REDEMPTION STORY

In Thirsting for Living Water, Living Water International’s President & CEO Michael Mantel invites readers to join him on this adventure and open their eyes to their own stories of God’s faithfulness. It’s an invitation to see where God is already at work: at home, among neighbors, and to the ends of the earth. Here is a story of the holistic gospel, driven by compassion, justice, and mercy, with Jesus at the center. Here is an inspiring vision of a unified, global church–in which each of us has a vital role to play. This book is published by Intervarsity Press.

MEET THE AUTHOR

Michael J. Mantel is president and CEO of Living Water International, a faith-based global humanitarian organization. He previously spent seventeen years working for World Vision and nine years in business. He holds a PhD in organization development from Benedictine University. He lives in Houston with his wife, Natalie, with whom he raised four daughters.

All the author's earnings from this book will go to Living Water International to empower churches to mobilize communities and to help them gain access to safe drinking water, sanitation infrastructure, improved hygiene, and experience the good news of Jesus Christ.

ENDORSEMENTS

“I encourage you to join Mike as he takes us on his descent into the dark night of his soul, then back in time and around the world to validate that God truly is the Master Strategist. He is always with his people and always working to redeem the world through our relationships with him and with each other. … I think Mike’s page-turning journey in Thirsting for Living Water will stir your own memories and hopes—and could very well be the tool God is using to prepare you for the great adventure that he has prepared for you in his redemption story.”
From the forward by Richard StearnsPresident Emeritus of World Vision
“I have known Mike for many years and have personally observed his life-long commitment to serve those the world chooses to push aside and/or forget. Mike consistently lives beyond himself, acting to serve the marginalized and oppressed. I invite you to learn more about Mike who follows the Master Strategist and His love, vision and redemption through the Church.”
Santiago "Jimmy” MelladoPresident and CEO of Compassion International
"Mike Mantel, with boldness and Christian courage, invites us in Thirsting for Living Water to rediscover through real-life stories our power and combined ability to bring God’s healing and redemptive message to a world so thirsty for Living Water. It is a must read!"
Horace E. SmithM.D., Pastor of Apostolic Faith Church, Chicago, and Attending Physician, Lurie Children’s Hospital
"Be warned—the words you are about to read will inspire transformation in your life and call you to new levels of courage to change our world. Thank you, Mike, for your message, but more importantly, for living this message."
Jeanne StevensFounding Pastor, Soul City Church; author of the devotionals Everyday Brave, Grit & Grace, and You Are Enough
"This book is staggeringly honest—with a start of Mike’s own descent into the ‘dark night of the soul.’ But it is also refreshingly hopeful—with story after story of God’s work in this world and Mike’s own journey toward the call on his life. Read of this adventure for yourself and be forewarned that God will soon invite you into one of your own."
Greg HolderLead Pastor of The Crossing, author of Never Settle and The Genius of One
"I have not read a book since Love Does that will inspire every reader to get up out of their chair and go live out the adventure of truly following Jesus. I laughed, cried, celebrated, repented, and grieved a broken world as I followed this beautiful journey. Don’t just read this, buy a copy for your family and friends."
Chris SeaySenior Pastor of Ecclesia Houston and author of A Place at the Table
“We’ve all had those ‘dark seasons of the soul’ that author Michael Mantel so vividly describes in his book, Thirsting for Living Water. But he provides a refreshing antidote with stories of how God invites us to join His work of redemption—in our homes, our communities, and around the world. This book is a must read for anyone who has lost sight of the bigger picture of how we can reach those who thirst for Living Water and do our part to help transform the world."
Lynn Austinauthor of Chasing Shadow
"Thirsting for Living Water moves us through faith and work with realism. The journey of the 'dark night of the soul' is intensely personal, and Mike Mantel has shown how to embrace it in the midst of leading a superb organization."
Samuel E. ChiangCo-Founder Global Centre for Giftedness and Chairman of the Board, Lausanne Catalyst for Orality
"Thirsting for Living Water is a must read. It reminds us of the bigger puzzle that each one of us is part of. The deeper we follow God's lead, the more the unexpected happens for the greater good of humanity. Ba Mike brings out the divine plans in an ordinary way for every reader to marvel at God's doing."
Hon. Princess Kasune ZuluMember of Parliament, Zambia, and author of Warrior Princess

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