Pandemic Joy: Making Sense of Life's Uncertainties

Joseph Ola

Apr 2020 · Word Alive

About this ebook

In this book, Joseph Ola tackles the tricky and very immediate subject of making sense of life's uncertainties as Christians. His contribution is steeped in his reading of scripture and theology interwoven with some thoughtfully chosen Yoruba proverbs and practical illustrations from everyday life. At its core, the book reminds us to live wisely as good citizens whilst holding steadfastly to the joy that belongs to those who follow the way of the risen Christ. For readers who sense they are living in anxious times, this book offers practical wisdom shot through with the joy of the gospel.

— Colin Smith | Dean of Mission Education, Church Mission Society, Oxford

“An excellent read for anyone struggling to make sense of the uncertainties of life.” — Rev Canon Elaine Jones | Vicar, Church of England, UK.

“They say a book is only as good as the timing it lands in your world and I would say that this is a timely book for many!” — Rich Martin | Principal, LIFE Church UK College

“Rarely is a book quite as topical or as encouraging as Joseph Ola’s Pandemic Joy.” — John Neate | Vineyard Churches, UK

About the author

Joseph is a writer, blogger, youth mentor and minister. Since entering the ministry in 2012, he has served churches and ministries in Nigeria, the United States and in the UK. He holds a Masters Degree in Biblical and Pastoral Theology from Liverpool Hope University, UK; a Certificate in Pastoral Ministry from Life Church College, Bradford, and a Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology from Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria. He founded Alive Mentorship Group in 2015—an online mentoring platform for teenagers and young adults with a growing global outreach to thousands of young people. He currently serves as a minister in The Apostolic Church from his base in Liverpool, UK. He is blissfully married to Anu and they are blessed with two lovely boys, Joshua and Samuel.