Stop Waiting for Permission: Harness Your Gifts, Find Your Purpose, and Unleash Your Personal Genius

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars | 174 ratings

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Last update: 11-17-2024


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ECPA BESTSELLER From the pastor of one of America’s fastest-growing churches, this bold, inspiring manifesto will show you how to dream, plan, and ultimately achieve your great calling in life.

“If you’re tired of hitting roadblocks and want to dig deep to achieve your God-given potential, today is the day.”—New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel, pastor of Life.Church

We each have a unique purpose in this life, one embedded within us by the Creator of the universe before time began.

Yet we rarely experience this greatness because the glory of God within us is still waiting to be uncovered. So we spend our lives running after the wrong goals. Eventually we burn out and stop believing that God has any bigger plans for us in light of our past failures and false starts.

However, Stephen Chandler believes God created everyone, including you, for greatness . . . and doesn’t want anything to get in the way of that destiny.

In Stop Waiting for Permission, you’ll discover the keys to unlock your unique calling and activate your innate, God-given strengths by:

  • Identifying what’s holding you back
  • Discovering your unique genius
  • Maximizing your God-given greatness
  • Living in your purpose with perseverance

The time to act is now! Stop waiting for permission.


Top reviews from the United States

WriterGal
5.0 out of 5 stars Helps you discover and define your potential!
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2022
I became acquainted with Union Church and the ministry of Pastor Stephen Chandler when Pastor Stephen first preached at Elevation Church. So in watching Pastor Stephen’s messages at Union, I learned about this book. I’m not much for reading nonfiction, especially books of the self-help persuasion. But this book hooked me from the start with the analogies, the discussion of purpose, and the questions for reflection like “What do you give that people love to receive?” and “Who is affirming your giftedness?” These are questions I never thought about before, but find myself prayerfully thinking about how to answer them, and actually wanting to do so. This book is engaging and profound in the practical advice given. Sometimes I approach a book like this, expecting some big revelation. But big revelations often come in simple, discernible steps like the ones in this book. This is worth your time and your effort to dig in and discover what God has for you.
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WriterGal
5.0 out of 5 stars Helps you discover and define your potential!
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2022
I became acquainted with Union Church and the ministry of Pastor Stephen Chandler when Pastor Stephen first preached at Elevation Church. So in watching Pastor Stephen’s messages at Union, I learned about this book. I’m not much for reading nonfiction, especially books of the self-help persuasion. But this book hooked me from the start with the analogies, the discussion of purpose, and the questions for reflection like “What do you give that people love to receive?” and “Who is affirming your giftedness?” These are questions I never thought about before, but find myself prayerfully thinking about how to answer them, and actually wanting to do so. This book is engaging and profound in the practical advice given. Sometimes I approach a book like this, expecting some big revelation. But big revelations often come in simple, discernible steps like the ones in this book. This is worth your time and your effort to dig in and discover what God has for you.
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J. White
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Read
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2023
Pastor Chandler did an amazing job of putting together a resource that can be a blueprint for those who have struggled with pressing towards their purpose. With real life examples coupled with biblical references, this book is a must read for anyone who needs confirmation that their best is yet to come.
Denise N. Jackson
5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful, motivating... a must-read
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2023
Amazing book. Very down-to-earth, yet profound. Lots of nuggets to glean from, reflect on, and apply. Pastor Chandler's stories made it all so relatable. This book should be on the shelf of everyone starting a journey of finding purpose and pursuing greatness.
Aliston Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the read!
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2023
Gives great food for thought and reminds us that because we serve a great God, greatness is in each of us. Pastor Chandler also challenges the reader to not only passionately pursue their God-given greatness, but also share it with others.
adc83
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book on how to maximize your life
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2022
exceptional writer and communicator. Stephen gives very practical steps on how to maximize every area of our lives. Everybody needs to read this book. There is so much wisdom in this book that is hard to put it down. Can’t wait for his next book. Definitely a Five stars author and leader. Do yourself a favor and buy this book for everyone that you know , to inspire them to achieve greatness.
Shannan Harper
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2023
In stop waiting for permission, Pastor Chandler gives a variety of tips to help you achieve your goals and walk further into your God ordained purpose and destiny. it is appropriate for any one of any adult age. many of the topics covered were from his own personal experiences. this is a book that you more than likely will want to read again and refer back too often in the future. Very interesting and encouraging read

I received a copy of the book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review of my own thoughts and opinions.
SJ Andrus
5.0 out of 5 stars Read this OR stay stuck!
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2022
TRANSPARENT MOMENT: I’ve wrestled with my own insecurities around leaning into what I know I’m called to do. Pastor Stephen masterfully crafts a clearly defined path for us to captain our own destinies towards greatness. With poignant prose and paradigm-changing revelation, this book awakened something I gave up on long ago and assumed I wasn’t worthy to receive-GREATNESS. This book is a defining moment of both my personal life and my ministry.

“When it comes to greatness, you don’t have to wait for permission.” Read this or stay stuck. ????
Temi Pope
5.0 out of 5 stars I feel like I’m personally being coached
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2022
This book is brilliant. I personally feel like the author is coaching me into figuring out my genius and unpacking a level of achievement and greatness inside of me while counseling me at the same time. This is absolutely going on my list of “every year reset your mind” books!

It’s also an easy read. I purchased on audible as well.

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