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What God Desires
Reverend Wendell E. Mettey chronicles his ongoing journey of faith, determination and vision in his sequel biography What God Desires. In What God The Story of the Center for Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief, Reverend Mettey shares a candid account of the struggles and successes the ministry experienced through a ten-year span. Now available in audiobook format! Download your copy today!
139 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 20, 2012
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About the author
Wendell E. Mettey
8 books11 followersWendell Mettey grew up in Cincinnati, OH and has a Master's Degree in Divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Reverend Mettey has served as Pastor for several churches in the Cincinnati area. In 1991, after visiting war-torn Nicaragua and witnessing the poverty and devastation, he felt called by God to resign from his church and begin Matthew 25: Ministries.
Reverend Mettey and his wife Mickey (Michelle) have three children; Tim, Clare and Aaron. Wendell and Mickey are also the proud grandparents of Ethan, Sydney, Olivia, Cora, Noel and Ashlyn.
Reverend Mettey is the author of numerous devotional & inspirational publications. These include "Are Not My People Worthy? The Story of Matthew 25: Ministries" (released in 2004); "What God Desires The Story of the Center for Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief" (released in the 2008); "On Which Side of the Road Do the Flowers Grow?" (released in 2009), "Meet Those Who Met the Master" (released in 2012), and "Lost and Found, Stories of Christmas" (released in 2013). In addition to these books, Reverend Mettey has published several compilations of stories, sermons and reflections.
All books now available in audiobook format! Download your copies today!
Reverend Mettey and his wife Mickey (Michelle) have three children; Tim, Clare and Aaron. Wendell and Mickey are also the proud grandparents of Ethan, Sydney, Olivia, Cora, Noel and Ashlyn.
Reverend Mettey is the author of numerous devotional & inspirational publications. These include "Are Not My People Worthy? The Story of Matthew 25: Ministries" (released in 2004); "What God Desires The Story of the Center for Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief" (released in the 2008); "On Which Side of the Road Do the Flowers Grow?" (released in 2009), "Meet Those Who Met the Master" (released in 2012), and "Lost and Found, Stories of Christmas" (released in 2013). In addition to these books, Reverend Mettey has published several compilations of stories, sermons and reflections.
All books now available in audiobook format! Download your copies today!
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February 12, 2015
A salve for existential Angst
As a person reaches the age ed of seniority, their thoughts turn more and more to ask why am I here. For believers the question is what does God expect of me? For skeptics, though that question remains, just phrased differently, what is expected of me. We want to leave a legacy, to be remembered for having achieved something that contributed to making the word a better place. This is part of the human experience. I think this makes for a very interesting read; the author makes a succinct summation in his final chapter.
I will recommend it specifically to Douglas Gresham, the stepson of C S. Lewis, who, with his wife Merrie, is on a pilgrimage of similar ilk. I'd also recommend it people like myself who eschew pop culture books on how to achieve happiness.
As a person reaches the age ed of seniority, their thoughts turn more and more to ask why am I here. For believers the question is what does God expect of me? For skeptics, though that question remains, just phrased differently, what is expected of me. We want to leave a legacy, to be remembered for having achieved something that contributed to making the word a better place. This is part of the human experience. I think this makes for a very interesting read; the author makes a succinct summation in his final chapter.
I will recommend it specifically to Douglas Gresham, the stepson of C S. Lewis, who, with his wife Merrie, is on a pilgrimage of similar ilk. I'd also recommend it people like myself who eschew pop culture books on how to achieve happiness.
June 11, 2013
This second book by Wendell E. Mettey is about the center for Humanitarian Aid and Disaster relief. It tells the story of working to find a center, failure and final success as he attempts to serve needy mankind in a Christ-like manner. This is an excellent story.
J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the Isms" and "Wesley's Wars"
J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the Isms" and "Wesley's Wars"
November 30, 2015
I very much enjoyed this story of M25M's growth, progression, and providence. This is not a spoiler, but the point was made that we often don't recognize God's Providence except in hindsight. I agree totally. This ministry is remarkably similar to Churches of Christ Disaster Relief here in Nashville, Tennessee, as well as other organizations, I'm sure. Anyway, this book was hard to put down.
October 19, 2014
An interesting retelling of the building and growth of Matthew 25 Ministries. God's role in the ministry is highlighted all along the way.
June 26, 2017
A book telling his life story and the Center for Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief that
he authored and works with the Mathew 25: Ministries in Cincinnati.
he authored and works with the Mathew 25: Ministries in Cincinnati.
May 28, 2019
Matthew 25 Ministries, more Churches should serve like this.
December 14, 2015
It was ok.
June 30, 2015
Would have liked to hear more about the missions and less about the building.
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