Roy Goble grew up working in his father's junkyard, where he learned to take apart absolutely anything and to evaluate everything for the value of its parts. After studying economics and business at Westmont College, and marrying his high school sweetheart, D'Aun, he joined his family's growing real estate business. As the business flourished, he experienced the complexity of creating wealth while following Jesus. He began to wrestle with what he knew about business and what Jesus was calling him to be and do, beginning a decades-long quest for a way to understand his place in God's kingdom and in a global society. Today he runs a real estate investment company based in Silicon Valley, leads the ministry PathLight International, and serves on multiple boards-while still finding time to visit and learn from friends and ministry partners around the world. Following Jesus as a wealth creator has turned out to be harder and better than he ever imagined, and sometimes he misses the simplicity of selling parts in the junkyard. After thirty-five years of marriage, however, D'Aun tells him he already owns too many old cars.
Roy Goble's clear and passionate voice comes through the pages in a
genuine and challenging way as he peels back the protective coats
surrounding his own vulnerabilities. His openness to describing his
own personal flaws allows us to consider more fully the planks in
our own eyes. The result is liberating, creating an environment of
true and honest self reflection. Junkyard Wisdom is written in
Roy's easy-to-read, down-home style--but make no mistake, the
stories will leave you with big ideas to ponder and hopefully
pursue.---Mark Zoradi, CEO of Cinemark Theaters; past president of
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Group
Finally! Now there is a way for wealthy Christians to participate
in the vital work of reconciliation, beyond guilt or shame! In this
ground-breaking book, Roy Goble addresses the elephant in the room
and offers a better way forward through mutual and life-giving
relationships with the poor. This book is a win-win for everybody
and it's long overdue. I highly recommend it.---Brenda Salter
McNeil, author of A Credible Witness and Roadmap to
Reconciliation
God calls us all to not conform to the patterns of this world. But
nonconformity doesn't mean uniformity... . That's why I like Roy
Goble and his book. I doubt Roy's going to move into a row house in
North Philly with us--though if you want to, Roy, give me a
buzz!--but Roy's working out his salvation with fear and trembling
just like the rest of us. At the end of the day, I am not
interested in people being more like me, but more like
Jesus.---Shane Claiborne, Christian activist and author of The
Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Radical
Powerful and compelling, this is much more than a book associated
with one's spiritual journey or a discussion of what one should or
shouldn't do with one's life. Junkyard Wisdom centers on the
struggle surrounding created wealth and its use in addressing the
plight of the poor and underserved. Using real-life expressions and
easy-to-understand language and humor, Roy Goble describes the
conflicts inherent with wealth for followers of Jesus, and he poses
important questions. A masterful storyteller and deep thinker,
Goble has crafted a beautiful and provocative read, and I highly
recommend Junkyard Wisdom as immensely practical and immediately
helpful.---Ed Birch, President/CEO, Mosher Foundation; chairman
emeritus, Santa Barbara Bank and Trust and Pacific Capital
Bancorp
Roy Goble could easily be sipping wine and enjoying the good life.
In some ways he does. But not at the expense of stewarding well the
opportunities he's been given. I research and write about global
issues and cultural intelligence. Roy lives it. And that comes
through in the pages of Junkyard Wisdom. Funny, challenging, and
grace-filled are just a few words that describe what's here. Enjoy
and be inspired.---David Livermore, author of Serving with Eyes
Wide Open and Leading with Cultural Intelligence
Roy Goble is a friend of mine. In fact, he's the first friend I
ever had. We met just out of kindergarten. He was a guy who was
always getting into mischief and I was drawn to him like a magnet.
You will be too. It's a holy mischief Roy's been up to since then.
Roy's success in the world hasn't led him to the wealthy, it's
brought him to the poor and hurting. This beautifully written book
is a story about what Roy has learned along the way about love and
compassion and Jesus.---Bob Goff, Chief Balloon Inflator, Love Does
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