

Even before the smoke starts to rise, every leader sees the signals that something isn’t right. Your wide variety of problems may vary in severity, scope, and timing, but they have one thing in common: People are looking to you to fix them all! But before you go running for the fire extinguisher, the duct tape, or to schedule an emergency meeting of your board of elders, see what Pastor Rob Ketterling has to say. It may surprise you to discover that the problem isn’t yours to fix.
With wisdom acquired through personal experience and no shortage of trial and error , Ketterling will verify that some problems are indeed yours to handle. Other times, however, it’s best to delegate the matter to “them” (your staff, lay leaders, volunteers, or whomever), or you risk denying others valuable opportunities to learn and grow. And sometimes, nothing less than a “big boom” from God will resolve a dilemma. The key is to learn which route to take in every situation.
Rob Ketterling is the founding and lead pastor of River Valley Church, a vibrant and generous church committed to leveraging the strength of a local church for the sake of global Church empowerment.
Rob has a “connect-the-dots” teaching style, allowing his audience to take practical steps in their journey no matter where they are. He is a compelling visionary, inspiring people to live an authentic, life changing relationship with Jesus.
His ministry journey over the last 30 years has equipped him to challenge and encourage leaders to take their influence to the next level. He is the author of several books including Change Before You Have To, Fix it!, and Front-Row Leadership.
With biblical insights and wonderful stories, [Rob] helps us see how we can trust God to define the limits of the load we carry.
Craig Groeschel
Pastor of Life.Church & New York Times Best-Selling Author
Each chapter is packed with simple and profound strategies. Leaders are empowered to lead “with freedom, joy, and God’s awesome power!”
Lisa Bevere
New York Times Best-Selling Author
As you implement Rob’s suggestions for how to differentiate between “You,” “Them,” and “God,” you will find your ministry’s passion and purpose reenergized!
Herbert Cooper
Author of But God Changes Everything
it’s never too late to review and reevaluate the effectiveness of what you are doing. Whatever your current challenges and problems, Rob’s book is certain to help you fix it!
Nancy Alcorn
Founder and President, Mercy Multiplied
If you’re having a tough time trusting God, this book is for you. It will remind you that God hasn’t given up on you!
Mark Batterson
New York Times Best-Selling Author of The Circle Maker
[Rob] has purposefully assembled biblical truths and personal experiences to strengthen and encourage every reader to live and lead with God’s amazing power.
Brian Houston
Global Senior Pastor, Hillsong Church
Read this book, do what Rob says, and see if you don’t immediately find time and relief when you’re not “taking care of that” so often.
Wilfredo “Choco” De Jesús
Senior Pastor, New Life Covenant Church
As he shares his own journey of doubt and faith, fear and confidence, and tragedy and triumph, he will inspire you to set a more adventurous path for yourself.
Chris Hodges
Senior Pastor, Church of the Highlands
I’m thankful Rob took the time to pen a well-balanced manifesto that’s a strong reminder for us all to not give up on God because—even and especially when things go wrong—God doesn’t give up on us.
Rob Hoskins
President of OneHope Inc.