Contender: See it! Seize it! Live it!

CONTENDER See it! Seize it! Live it!A CONTENDER THRUSTS A STAKE IN THE GROUND AND DECLARES, “HERE I AM!”A God-given promise is exciting-but it pales in comparison to its fulfillment. Promises from the Lord do not magically come to pass. As a result, it is time to contend for each one. When your inner self becomes hungry for a promise to become a reality, you will sense a drum beating in the depths of your being. That sound will cause you to stand and not back down. You are sensingg the God-promise screaming inside of you. NOW is the time to live your life in such a way that His Presence will manifest through you. Many people are tossed around by their circumstance, hoping for a better day to come. You can stand strong every day in every way- no matter the circumstance-by contending. You can see God’s promises being fulfilled in all areas of your life! CONTENDER identifies the process from your prophetic promise to its fulfillment in your life.Significant benefits of knowing where you are in the process: - Intimate understanding of God’s promises for you.-Sensing God’s Presence routinely- Turning stubbornness into tenacity - Fresh fire and resolve propels you to the finish lineNow is the time to contend for your life- the answers are inside this book!

Matt Carpenter speaks at conferences and churches with an overcoming message, encouraging expanded vision and increased momentum. Matt adds fuel to the fire in others as they advance in their calling in the Kingdom of God. He partners with senior pastors, leaders and organizations to encourage, strategize and implement plans. Matt specializes in consultation as a strategic advisor with leaders and churches. He also advises in times of significant shifts in identity, direction, and development. He provides leadership upgrade and prophetic intercessory prayer team development. Matt has curriculum available to assist leaders to take affirmative action. Matt was brought up in a preacher’s home. From a young age, he has participated in church planting, tent meetings, evangelistic traveling, music ministry, teaching at a Bible School and pastoring. Matt values emerging and mature leaders, taking great joy in their success. Matt Carpenter enjoys learning. He has a Masters of Executive Leadership Degree. At the time of this publication, he is finishing up his Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Destiny College International. Matt is the founder of In His Image Ministries. He is a certified leadership coach with Destiny Coaching Group. He is relationship-oriented and works with senior leaders/ministries to encourage, strategize, evaluate and implement kingdom mandates. Matt and his wife Amy are leaders in the state of Maine.