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You struck out. You made another unforced error. You’re tempted to sit yourself out “for the good of the team.” Don’t believe that lie! Don’t Bench Yourself by Kent Evans gives us gospel-empowered tools that will enable us to stay in the game.

“I wish I had this book earlier in ministry, 
it’s a must read!”

Dr. Jonathan Hayashi, Ph. D.

Lead Pastor, Sola Church

“Every second matters. Kent’s book will help you make the most of them.”

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Tina Griffin

Founder, Counter Culture Ministries

“More than a pep talk, this is God’s proven game plan for victory!”

Michael DelGiorno

iHeart Radio National Morning Host

Get Coaching on How to Stay in the Game.

In Don’t Bench Yourself, Kent Evans provides practical advice and encouragement for leaders striving to serve in their families, businesses, churches, and communities. When we fail, we are all tempted is to sit on the sidelines. That’s just what the opposition wants! In this book, Kent shows us the enemy’s playbook and provides four approaches we can use to fight back.

This book is for:

  • Dads who don’t know how to measure their success at home
  • Moms who are exhausted by the constant pressures
  • Leaders who feel frustrated and ineffective
  • Employees who have given it their all for years with little or no recognition
  • Anyone who’s feeling the desire to quit
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“Biblical and helpful steps we can take to get back in the game.”
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Kyle Idleman

Senior Pastor, Southeast Christian Church

A Look Inside

Bringing to light the four tactics the enemy uses to push us to the sidelines and the four ways that we can fight back.

What Pastors are Saying

“This book reminds us that our presence and perseverance are crucial.”

Nate Ashbaugh

Lead Pastor, Little Flock Baptist Church

“Kent has taken a deep theological reality and exposed it in a practical way.”

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Scott Nickell

Pastor, Southland Christian Church

“Addresses some of our greatest adversaries with action-oriented,
 Biblical wisdom.”

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Darren Walter

Pastor, Current: A Christian Church

A Call-to-Action for all Parents

With a potent blend of biblical principles with actionable steps, Don’t Bench Yourself delivers a one-two punch that will jolt you awake and activate you as a parent. Convicting and encouraging, this is a timely and much-needed book.

What Leaders are Saying

“A shot in the arm that moves you back to being the life-giver to others God calls you to be.”

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Robert Lewis

Founder, BetterMan

“This book is a pleasure to read. It is casual, real, challenging and encouraging.”

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Mark Hancock

CEO, Trail Life USA

“A practical resource to help Christians see the heart issues that tempt them to give up.”

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Brian Croft

Executive Director, Practical Shepherding

Help Your Group Stay in the Game.

You can read this book with your small group or start a book study with parents from your kid’s sports team. We want you to bring others along as you step back on the field. To help you do that, we’ve created a big discount for bulk purchases.

*Case of 12 books for just $59 and free shipping in USA

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