1. Latest Book Endorsements
“It would be enough to learn froma pastorwho hashelped hundredsof couplesnavigatemarriage,but
it is especially engaging when hetakesusback to the Crossof Christ. Putting another’sinterestsahead of
yourown on a consistentbasisformany yearsis extraordinary and JoeljoinstheApostlePaul in sharing
that‘ourattitudeshould be the sameasthat of Christ,while being in nature,God,did not consider
equalitywith God something to be grasped,butmadehimself nothing,taking thevery natureof a
servant.’Philippians2:5-6.” BrianDoyle, President, Iron SharpensIron
“Speaking justasfrank& honestasin his previousexcellent book,TheCrucified Church,author& Pastor
Joel Rissingeragain continuesalong the sametrackin thisoutstanding follow up,only thistime Joel
leadsus to a long overduefuneralneeded in each Christian once again everywhere,the'death'of self.
Joel leadsa loud & clear clarion call desperately needed in theBody of Christ at this hour,thatto serve
Man,is in effect to serve God.” -- Rev. Al Stewart, D,D., Pastor,Forest CommunityChurch,Forest, Va.
“Learning howto implementBiblical truth showsushow wisely live ourlives. PastorJoel Rissingernot
only teachestruth abouthowto havea fulfilling marriage;but
he doesit in a way thatis practical, interesting and insightful. Read “The Crucified Couple”and be
reminded thatyourmarriagecan reflect God’slove and lead to great joy!"--Dr.BrentAllen,District
Executive Minister,Converge Northeast
Marriageis not a 50/50 commitmentasmany peopleteach.PastorJoel Rissingeris right on targetwith
“The Crucified Couple!”The subtitlesaysit all: “Living Sacrificially as one…forChrist.”When each spouse
gives100%, even asChrist gaveand expectsHis Church to give,there is a healthy and Christ-honoring
marriagethatreflects the eternal relationship wehaveas followersof Jesus.I hopeto use this bookwith
every couple who comesto me forpremaritaland marital counseling.-- Dr.Roger D. Haber, Adjunct
Staff ConflictResponseMinister, The American BaptistChurches ofMassachusetts
“Joel Rissingerknowswhatittakestolive aGodlymarriage - takingthissacredrelationshiptothe cross!
He poignantlylaysoutabeautiful plantobuildorrebuildamarriage.Fromcommunicationtosex and
budgets,PastorJoel teachesusall the anointedpowerof a crucifiedmarriage that resultsinmore than
a happymarriage - but intrulyglorifyingGodthroughHisperfectrelational plan.” Dr.Jim Harris, Author
of 14 books including“OurUnfair Advantage: How to Unleashthe Powerof the Holy Spirit inYour
Business."