Praise for Unexpected Connections

“If you really want to gain insight, you have to roll up your sleeves, get down in the trenches, and experience life with people. Matt Peacock has invested years gaining that insight and shares with us the critical need to address social isolation in our ministries of help and healing. This book helps you learn how relationships and connections unlock the potential to elevate people as we bring them into the Kingdom of God. Compassionate churches and faithful nonprofits can forge amazing partnerships as they engage people in the mission of Jesus. The vision and practical tools to accomplish that goal are found in Unexpected Connections!”  

—Tim Hawks

 Lead Pastor, Hill Country Bible Church 

 Austin, Texas

“If you are looking for a book to challenge you, your church or nonprofit to courageously look through a new lens about impacting the world with the Kingdom of God, Unexpected Connections is for you! This book introduces you to a collaborative, long-term strategy of connecting to people, especially those in social isolation. It’s a Biblical, Kingdom-oriented guide for those who are ready to get serious about being the body of Christ on earth. It is easy to read, profound in its concepts, and well worth the time!”

—Travis G. Bundrick

Director, Strategic Church Solutions

 Georgetown, Texas

“Read this book if you want to see love break out in your community in practical and lasting ways. Matt is not writing down a theory he wonders about; he is writing from real work that has delivered genuine results. Unexpected Connections can help you learn how to transform your community, your church, and yourself.”

—Scott Heare

 Former Senior Pastor, Lake Travis United Methodist Church

 Austin, Texas

“In Unexpected Connections, Matt describes the beauty of synergistic relationships in ministering to the community. Lake Travis Crisis Ministries has worked with Matt and the Partners in Hope team for many years now, and we’ve witnessed God changing the lives of people who would not have been reached without his unique approach. This book tells that story in a powerful way, and I definitely recommend it. 

—Pam Wolfe

 Board President, Lake Travis Crisis Ministries

 Austin, Texas 

“Through real-life examples of jumping deep into ministry in his community, Matt Peacock weaves together a concise ‘Kingdom Serving Paradigm’ that invites us into a new way of moving people living in social isolation into community. The book is full of key examples and tools for how to get started in building Kingdom partnerships. I highly recommend this book as an essential read for any church or nonprofit leader looking for better ways to reach the lost and hurting in their community!”  

—Michelle Brigance

 Missions Pastor, Austin Christian Fellowship 

Austin, Texas 

“What a compelling story—and filled with so much practical insight. Unexpected Connections is a must-read for churches!” 

—Richard Ver Steeg

 Former Church Elder, The Lakeway Church

 Lakeway, Texas

“Unexpected Connections is an excellent book about social isolation, church member training, and the importance of partnering with any and all community groups for maximum Kingdom impact. Each of the small revelations Matt describes are actually HUGE.”

—Traci Rhoades

Ministry Leader, Author & Blogger

Grand Rapids, Michigan 

“As I read Matt’s book, not only was I inspired by the insights God had given him, but I was also deeply challenged by the practical way Matt and his nonprofit ministry demonstrated the love of God to their ‘Jerusalem,’ Lake Travis. This book is well worth the read.”  

—Mike Booth 

 Pastor, Rizen Fellowship

 Moore, Oklahoma