April Klassen grew up in Vancouver, BC, yet has spent many of her adult years co-creating community projects around the globe. Inspired by the abundant love of Jesus and his provision in her life as a single, she is passionate to encourage and communicate ways the church can live into its calling as a family of God.
"I wish there wasn't a need to write this book. But there is. Too
often, we forget that being a mature follower of Jesus does not
require that we be married. As April so eloquently describes
through stories from her life and scripture, singleness is not
second best to marriage. Single life can be complete life. Single
life can be full life. And single life can be the Jesus life. If
you have ever wrestled with singleness, either your own or someone
else's, read this book." - Mark Wessner, President, Mennonite
Brethren Seminary
"Throughout my years of walking in singleness, I have never read a
book like And If I Don't? that gives so much hope, resonates so
deeply with my heart struggles, and offers such powerful keys to
living a joyful, rich, satisfying life while single. Jesus is the
goal, not marriage! He has a life of abundance and fullness for us
right now! I believe God wants to use this book to help unlock more
freedom, healing, fullness, and joy in the state of life we find
ourselves in. God truly is good and has good plans for our
singleness." - Amber Griffioen, Youth Worker, Cyress Center
"It's a rare gift to be able to make someone-even strangers or
those on the margins of society-feel welcomed, loved, and a part of
a caring community. Despite the challenges of being a single
Christian female in her 30's, April has found a way to do this with
grace and epitomizes how faith in action is truly lived out.
Single, married, no matter your status, April shares what's
important (and what's not) when on a journey in response to the
Lord's unique calling on your life. April lives with conviction and
hope, and gives of herself generously for the glory of God." -
Shawn Plummer, President, Food For the Hungry, Canada
"And If I Don't has a vital and life-giving message that people,
especially in the body of Christ, need to hear and apply. This book
is rich with practical wisdom that demonstrates how to relate to
and live out the single life with joy. I believe readers will be
awakened, challenged, celebrated and invited to reimagine the
single life through this book." - Doretha Plett, Prayer
Counsellor
"April, in this book, has outlined what it is to live a life of
abundance, one that Jesus promises us, while answering age old
questions about what serving him in the context of marriage should
look like. Her insightful words on becoming a co-creator with God
in our life story give us hope in the waiting and discerning God's
will in our lives, marriage included. As you read this, may you be
encouraged to examine your lives deeper and be ready for God to
take his rightful place in your life." - Ashish Joseph, Worship
Leader Redemption Church
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