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“Dr. Hill has done a masterful job of focusing attention on what really matters when it comes to the subject of wealth and its value and how we should approach the study of wealth creation. He directs the reader’s attention away from cash, stocks, property, etc., to things of eternal value. He states that the pursuit of wealth boils down to dependence. The ultimate question is, “What or who will we depend on?” Since the Sabbath establishes God as Creator and Sustainer of all life, then value comes in our worship rather than our works.”

- Larry Moore

President, Southwestern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Burleson, TX

“There is no doubt that the Spirit of God has delivered this most timely message to God’s people by means of this wonderful work which encourages us all to realign ourselves with God’s will. Dr. Hill artistically brings out how the Sabbath is the centerpiece of the Law of Dependence upon God our Maker and Sustainer. We, much like the Israelites, are so often not only oppressed by the gods of this world, but also sadly blinded to our true potential. Finally, personally I loved the concept that there is no excuse for a non-productive life. You and I have the unique and solemn task of validating God’s Word to a parched world. Thank you Dr. Roland Hill.”

- Carlos Craig

President, Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists,

Alvarado, TX

“I thoroughly enjoyed reading your latest manuscript, Wealth: It’s In Your Worship Not Your Work. I read it with studied interest, carefully highlighting key points and making note of particular ideas and concepts that I felt I wanted to revisit and or give more thought and reflection. A treatise of this type is not to be consumed but to be savored morsel by morsel. As you promised, the manuscript was engaging and made easy to read. It was inspiring, enlightening, and instructive. The core concept provided a new and refreshing approach to a fairly well worked subject both in the Christian and Secular markets. The fresh illustrations, stories, and historical bites heightened my interest and helped to validate for me some of the new ideas or points that I was hearing for the first time. I liked your outline which carefully laid down the biblical foundation before developing the practical applications which you begin to cover in the final chapter. I applaud you on the Memory Cards which I think were a nostalgic carry-over from early Primary and Junior Sabbath School days. They worked like linchpins which provided excellent transition (changing points) to the next chapter. They kept me, as the reader, in a state of anticipation much like the “Trailers” that movie theaters uses before a featured film. Wealth: It’s In Your Worship Not Your Works will be well-received by the wide reader audience you have developed and will launch an entire new fan base as a premier for new readers and students of Christian Stewardship and Resource Development.”

- Alvin M. Kibble,

Vice-President North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists, Silver Spring, MD

“You may wonder how wealth and worship go together, but as you read this book, spiritual gems will regularly be added, and you will find out the real meaning of value in the truest sense.”

- Ivan L. Williams, Sr., D.Min.

Ministerial Director

North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists,

Silver Spring, MD

“Excellent commentary on and integration of four important dimensions of a Christian’s life: Sabbath, worship, vocation, and wealth. An important read for anyone struggling with meaning in any of those areas. Use of the ‘wise worker bee, Shabbat’ parable is masterfully done.”

- Lilya Wagner, Ph.D.

Director, Philanthropic Service for Institutions,

Silver Spring, MD

“Dr. Roland Hill’s new book, Wealth: It’s In Your Worship Not Your Works, is an innovative look at an important topic. You’ll find the book to be entertaining, challenging, and insightful, but most of all, these concepts will change your life! These biblically based principles are so clearly outlined and so logical, you’ll wonder why you haven’t heard this before. I highly recommend this book.”

- Mike Tucker

Speaker/Director, Faith For Today Television

Host of Lifestyle Magazine and Mad About Marriage,

Simi Valley, CA

“During your journey through this insightful book you will arrive at the original outpost of wealth and worship. With unique twists, Dr. Hill leads the reader into another economy and the significance of wealth creation. You will discover both the simple and profound foundation for functioning within God’s economic design. If you want a healthy economy – this book provides critical insight.”

- Brett A. Elder

Executive Director Stewardship Council

Executive Editor NIV Stewardship Study Bible,

Grand Rapids, MI

“My good friend, Dr. Roland Hill, has once again used his brilliant mind and deeply rooted faith in Jesus Christ to provide readers with new insights on the often controversial subject of wealth. He shows us that by being filled with God’s ideas, thoughts and words, we have the gift within us to create value, both for ourselves and others. We can be God’s change agents, bringing hope and healing to so many who are downtrodden and discouraged. What a privilege to be used by our Creator this way!”

- Kathy Dudley, D.Min.

Director of Cross-Cultural Empowerment

Professor of Leadership and Community Development

Bakke Graduate University, Dallas, TX

“In every generation God chooses a voice that He fills with enlightenment to bring hope, understanding, and courage to the Body of Christ. Dr. Hill is that voice on wealth creation that takes us back to the Sabbath and shows us the true gift of wealth that we have missed. He brings truth in a style that is both uplifting and satisfying as it quenches our spiritual thirst.”

- David W. Trusty

Pastor, Upper Room Fellowship,

Columbia, MD

“This book is a refreshing look at worship and its implications for wealth creation. As a multi-faceted professional (pastor, professor, and entrepreneur), I have personally experienced the dangers of becoming distracted with personal wealth creation. It is only in the context of regular worship that one can develop the acumen to understand, implement, and apprehend the wealth that God graciously extends to His children as they visit with Him in worship.”

- D. C. Nosakhere Thomas, D.Min.

Senior Pastor, Rainbow Community Praise Center,

Fontana, CA

“In today’s hard economic times, Dr. Roland Hill challenges conventional wisdom by taking on the issue of wealth creation and making sure that it finds its true meaning in the Sabbath and worship - a very significant approach to the way we relate to wealth. The reader will find Dr. Hill’s creative thinking in this book very refreshing.”

- Zebron Ncube, D.Min.,

Senior Pastor, Highland Avenue Church,

Benton Harbor, MI

“In this groundbreaking new volume, Dr. Hill has added great value to our understanding of God’s intention for giving wealth to His children, and our own understanding of our place and potential as Children of God, created in God’s image. He expertly takes to task tacitly accepted beliefs in civil religion which virtually and inappropriately suggest that Jesus was a capitalist. It is a provocative, pastoral contribution to both the church and the academy. This book is a necessary addition to the libraries of conscientious pastors, students, and laypeople who are interested in real transformative biblical stewardship.”

- Peter Wherry, D.Min.,

Senior Pastor, Mayfield Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC

“Dr. Hill dares us to believe that the invisible economy of God is more real than the visible economy of man. If we honor the Life Rhythm, the Giver of every good and perfect gift will supply us with more than just tangible riches from His heavenly bank.”

- David Long,

Director of Stewardshsip, Southern Union Conference of

Seventh-day Adventists, Decatur, GA

“This book exposes a key conflict in the mind of man and a most important difference between the thinking of God and the thinking of man. If we as humans could reorient our minds according to the blueprint laid out in this book, our lives would be significantly happier, more successful, and our worship to and with God would be more rewarding.”

- Robert W. Wernick,

Retired Comptroller, Cobalt International Energy,

Ottawa, TN

“Worship is the byword of the true follower of Christ. Dr. Roland Hill effectively articulates the correlation and significance of the Bible Sabbath with God’s gift of wealth. His consistent spiritual insight into Scriptural values ties together in this volume theology and Christian practices in a profoundly unique way. This work is worthy of your acquisition for spiritual development and biblical understanding on the subject of God’s view of wealth and worship.”

- Samuel Thomas, Jr.

Periodical Marketing Director Review and Herald Publishing Association, Hagerstown, MD

“If anyone has any doubts about their self-worth or value, this book is a must read. God has truly manifested Himself in the pages of this book with Kingdom principles and concepts about how one can be truly wealthy through a proper worship connection. The concepts are not only clear but also refreshing, reassuring, and restoring, especially in a world where doubt, fear, and confusion seek to constantly manipulate the mind.”

- Charles Sanders,

Stewardship Director, Southwest Regional Conference of

Seventh-day Adventists, Dallas, TX

“This book is fresh revelation; wealth and worship redefined. Wealth is a gift. Worship reveals and releases the gift. Sabbath rest is optimization technology for a world full of people spinning out of control chasing the wind of worship-less wealth. Read this book and reset for true wealth. Thank you big brother for yet another quantum leap in my understanding of God’s love.”

- Hallerin Hilton Hill

Radio Talk Show Host,

Knoxville, TN

“In worldwide economic uncertainty, there is a need for an encouraging, faith-centered proclamation from the Christian community. This is it. Dr. Roland J. Hill (my Dad) boldly provides a theologically sound, practical, upbeat economic forecast. From the opening bell, the book grabs you and lays out a comprehensive, fresh look at stewardship.”

- Mian R. Hill

Hospital Chaplain, Morton Plant Hospital,

Clearwater, FL

“I was not expecting what is “reveled” in Dr. Hill’s latest book. All of his writings over the years have been profound, but this creative, unexpected revelation on wealth produces a series of “aha” moments for the reader. It is literally a complete paradigm shift from the typical musing on wealth. The memory cards---those pungent and poignant points of reference scattered through the book---are along the “mother lode” in this docudrama of a book. From the opening pages, one is pulled into a reflection not about wealth, but about God, and His place in it all. “

Fredrick A. Russell

Senior Pastor- Berean SDA Church

Atlanta, Georgia