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Missionary Survival Guide

From roadside emergencies to caring for your family and communicating with supporters, preparation reaches into every part of missionary life.

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Say Yes First

Stop waiting for every question to be answered. Take a step toward trusting God and responding to His call with an obedient yes.

Is this the book for me?

For readers wrestling with hesitation, uncertainty, or the next step of faith. A conversational invitation to put trust into practice.

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Missionary
Survival Guide

Practical preparation. Faithful service. A field-minded resource for getting ready, serving well, handling emergencies, and returning home.

What does it cover?

Preparation before you go, life on the field, emergencies, and returning and reporting to supporters. For missionaries and those preparing to serve.

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Wait… WHAT? That’s in the Bible? book cover featuring a surprised donkeyBible stories & humor

Wait… WHAT?
That’s in the Bible?

101 surprising Bible stories, told with warmth, humor, and illustrations that invite you to open your Bible and look for yourself.

What makes it different?

Full stories rather than a collection of trivia, with Scripture references, cartoons, and a thoughtful takeaway alongside the unexpected moments.

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“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”Psalm 119:105 · KJV

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Innovative Word Publishers brings biblical truth into the questions, challenges, and opportunities of everyday life.

Our books invite you to engage with Scripture, grow in faith, and put what you learn into practice—at home, in your church, or on the mission field.

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Pastor. Missionary. Author.
A life of learning to say yes.

Meet the author

Max Kennedy

Max served as a pastor in the United States for 23 years before he and his wife, Jennifer, began serving as missionaries in Nicaragua in 2014.

His writing draws on life in the local church and on the mission field, bringing together practical experience, biblical teaching, and a conversational sense of humor.

Through Innovative Word Publishers, he creates books to encourage readers in their faith and equip them for faithful service.

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