Starting Over Again

Pastor Rick Cottrell wrote Starting Over . . . Again, as a spiritual primer for the Christian walk and a reference guide in time to come. It is written for the backslider who has come home, but it is also a discipleship tool for all to refresh themselves in the core values of the Christian walk. His sound theological and practical presentation is written in an easy read format. Pastor Cottrell offers sound advice for new believers while sharing personal stories and testimonies of victorious Christian living. Starting Over . . . Again is a call from the heart of God for the backslider to come to Him, is about the love of God reaching out to every person to follow Christ fully and offers a scriptural plan of action for victorious Christian living. Here is what people are saying... In his latest book Starting Over . . . Again, Pastor Rick Cottrell has given us a wonderful and amazing work that tells of God's grace and mercy toward those who have backslidden and feel that pain of failure and are now returning home to follow the Lord. -David M. Griffis, First Assistant General Overseer of the Church of God Rick Cottrell is an early adapter. He is constantly working to discover new methods and means to disciple people. Discipleship has been his life-long passion. As long-term pastor he has moved from theory to implementation. You will find his book Starting Over . . . Again inspirational, informative and practical because his methods work. - Dennis McGuire, Multi-Cultural Ministries Coordinator of the Church of God Starting Over . . . Again is an insightful and personal approach in developing spiritual disciplines. This book can assist in building foundational principals of the faith, as well as confidence for continuing in a personal relationship with Christ. -Clifford Waters, Woodward Avenue Church of God, Athens, Tennessee

Rick Cottrell, pastor, teacher, evangelist, founder of Eagles Ridge Ministries and wannabe writer has been "born again" for over 39 years. He is currently serving as the pastor of the Linden Church of God in Linden, Tennessee. He has been there for the past 25 years. He regularly preaches revivals and participates in camp meetings and conferences. He holds the ministry rank of bishop in the Church of God denomination, Cleveland, Tennessee. Within his denomination he has had the opportunity to serve on several boards and committees including the State Evangelism Board, State Youth Board, State Council and as a Pastoral Covenant Facilitator. He considers being married to his wonderful wife Pam for the past 35 years to be the highlight of his life. Together, they have two wonderful daughters, Brittany and Kelly. They are gifts from God.