Called to Create, Jordan Raynor
Called to Create, Jordan Raynor
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Called to Create
A Biblical Invitation to Create, Innovate, and Risk

Author: Jordan Raynor

Narrator: Jim Denison

Unabridged: 6 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/14/2017


Synopsis

We were created by an infinitely creative God to reflect his love and character to the world. One way we do that is by continuing his creative work. In this energizing book, serial entrepreneur and bestselling author Jordan Raynor helps artists, entrepreneurs, writers, and other creatives re-imagine our work as service to God and others, addressing such penetrating questions as:Is my work as a creative really as God-honoring as that of a pastor or missionary?What does it look like to create a name for myself but to glorify God and serve others?How can I use my work to fulfill Jesus’ command to create disciples?Will what I make today matter in eternity?To answer these questions, Raynor shares compelling stories from an eclectic group of more than forty Christian entrepreneurs, including the founders of TOMS Shoes, Charity: Water, Chick-fil-A, In-N-Out Burger, Guinness, HTC, and Sevenly, as well as nontraditional entrepreneurs such as C. S. Lewis, Johann Sebastian Bach, and J. R. R. Tolkien. Raynor’s “show” rather than “tell,” story-driven style makes you feel as if you are sitting at the feet of some of the godliest and most successful entrepreneurs of all time.Perfectly poised to reach today’s growing creative class, this unique work restores God’s position as the first entrepreneur, helping listeners see the eternal value in the work they do today.

About Jordan Raynor

Jordan Raynor is a serial entrepreneur and bestselling author who leads a growing community of Christians following God’s call to create. He currently serves as the CEO of the venture-backed tech startup Threshold 360. He is also a cofounder of Citizinvestor, the world’s largest crowdfunding platform for government projects.

About Jim Denison

Jim Denison is an audiobook narrator and voice actor with over thirty years experience in professional public speaking, including five years as a radio personality.


Reviews

Goodreads review by E.A. on January 09, 2018

Are you called to create? In this stunning, and possibly ground-breaking, book by Jordan Raynor, we find that there is such a thing as being "Called to Create". I've been a creative person from the start. Growing up in a home where my father is an artists and musician and my mother is a quilter and a......more

Goodreads review by Caleb on August 08, 2018

This book really got me thinking about creating for God’s glory and the good of others. About using profit to pour back into loving people and advancing God’s Kingdom. All the stories of how different people applied these truths in their life, ideas, and businesses were inspiring.......more

Goodreads review by Jenna on October 26, 2020

Oh. My. Word. I knew this book was going to be good but it truly blew my mind. Such a great book for Christian entrepreneurs, filled with practical advice and tips for living out your business to glorify God. Complete with stories and inspiration from other Christian entrepreneurs. An inspirational......more

Goodreads review by Hannah on September 25, 2023

Excellent. Spoke straight to the heart of what I needed to hear as a Christian creative. It’s clear that the author took great care to base all of his arguments in sound theology. This book presented lots of new, really compelling and life-giving perspectives on work and creativity. Loved it.......more

Goodreads review by Patti on October 31, 2017

This book has changed my perspective about the eternal value of all the things I create, such as in my scrapbooking, baking, writing, and other things throughout the day. I highly recommend this book to all entrepreneurs, creatives, and all those in full time ministry. He begins with "God was the fi......more


Quotes

“I’m so thankful Jordan wrote this book to challenge the church to embrace creativity and entrepreneurship as a means of glorifying God and loving others!” Mark Batterson, New York Times bestselling author