Zondervan Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, announces a book deal with The Purpose Driven Life bestselling author, Pastor Rick Warren.

Warren’s first trade book in a decade, Created to Dream: The 6 Phases God Uses to Grow Your Faith, will be published on April 11, 2023.

Webster Younce, Zondervan Books said, “We are thrilled that Rick Warren is returning to publishing with a message that will provide readers with much-needed hope as they develop a deeper understanding of God’s dream for their lives. In a time when many feel overwhelmed and over-burdened, the message of Created to Dream could not be more timely and important.”

In Created to Dream, Warren helps readers understand how God uses six phases of faith to grow their spiritual maturity while fulfilling the dreams he gives them. Each phase is a test of faith that allows readers to stop wondering if God has forgotten them and begin working with him toward all he has dreamed up for their future.

“When God wants to work in your life, he gives you a dream about what he wants you to do and the impact he wants you to have in the world.” – Rick Warren, Created to Dream

Through discussing Scripture and Warren’s lived experience, Created to Dream meets readers, where they are in the process of seeing God’s dream for their lives, come to fruition. From the dream to the decision to delays to difficulties to dead ends and deliverance, Warren guides readers through each pivotal stage by providing them with hope, guidance on how to pray, and more. It’s a book people will revisit over and over because dreams are not a one-time experience.

Pastor Rick Warren is an American Southern Baptist evangelical Christian pastor and author. He is the founder of Saddleback Church, an evangelical megachurch affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention in Lake Forest, California.

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