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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