A Must Read

I read this book the summer before I left for college. The author truly paints a picture of the challenges and trials a Christian faces when they go off to school. After reading this book, I felt confident interacting with professors and students who shamed Christianity. 10/10 recommend for all rising freshman or even current students.

Ben Hardee

University of North Carolina ‘21

10 Things Every Christian Should Know Before College is a book that helps you understand what could or will happen in college and how to deal with those situations from a biblical perspective. Through Austin’s college experiences mentioned in this book, it helps bring me, a senior in high school, comfort as to what be may be lying ahead. This book answered all my questions that I was looking to get answered. In fact, it was so good that I bought 20 more books for my senior friends to read as well.

Travis Vick

University of Texas ’22

The book is a reminder that when life changes, God doesn’t. This book calmed my nerves about what college was going to be like, and it empowered my faith to walk through it confidently. Highly recommend for all students, especially those going to a state university!

Caleb Cody

University of Tennessee, ’22

Christian young people getting ready to enter college are often worried about what the college experience will do to their faith. They have heard how many young people walk away from their faith during their college years while others are harassed for trying to stand up for their faith. Austin has faced the challenge of staying true to his faith while in college, and not only survived but thrived in the experience. He shares what to expect and how to practically keep your walk with the Lord strong while at college. 10 Things Every Christian Should Know For College is a must read for every Christian entering college for the first time.

Glen Schultz, Ed.D.

Director of Kingdom Education Ministries

I have to say that this book was such a needed breath of fresh air! This book has both challenged and encouraged my seniors as they prepare for college and their future in general. I feel that this book does such a good job in challenging my students' intellectual integrity, while at the same time giving them the tools to live and share their faith with confidence. It has also helped me as their teacher know how to pray, guide and encourage them in these last few months of high school. I will be using this book every year from here on out with my classes, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who has a high school senior or college student in their life!

Lindsay Myrick

High School Bible, Wake Christian Academy

I use Austin’s excellent book, 10 Things Every Christian Should Know For College, in my high school Bible and Worldview class. His insights are deep, but totally within the grasp of my seniors through his effective use of analogies and illustrations. The book has taken us to lively discussions while equipping students for the challenges of college life. Our school puts a copy in the hands of every graduating senior.

Joel Smith

Bible & Worldview Teacher, High Point Christian Academy

I highly recommend this book to families at my school because the transition to college is a huge one…and not just for the student. The books contains a lot of Scripture and valuable tips on what to expect and how to handle difficult situations in college as they come up. The question is not IF your faith will be challenged in college, but rather WHEN and HOW. I appreciated the way that Gentry provided sound theology in a way that was warm and invited the reader to carefully consider the point that he was making. I have a seminary degree and got a lot out of this book and know my high school students will as well.

Megan Strange

Megan Strange, Upper School Principal, North Cobb Christian Academy

This book is fresh, reflective, and practical. And just downright enjoyable to read. Right before I left for college my dad shared Matthew 6:33 with me, a verse that was to become one of my life verses: “Seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Reading 10 Things Every Christian Should Know For College, and implementing its principles, is a great way of applying that verse. I commend this book to you enthusiastically.

J.D. Greear

Lead Pastor, the Summit Church, Raleigh, NC

As the pastor of a church that’s located right next to a major university, I know how challenging college can be for the faith of many students. Austin has written a helpful resource that will help you face the challenges you face with college, rooted in the gospel. I recommend every college student and potential college student to read this little book.

Matt Carter

The Austin Stone Community Church, Austin, TX

Austin writes with clever analogy and wise practicality. Easy to read and packed with helpful tips on doing college life well rather than being used towards the dangers of skepticism, apathy, or moralism. As a minister on college campuses around the world for nearly 25 years, I would recommend this read to students wholeheartedly.

Entering a new chapter of life such as college can be one of the most difficult times if you aren’t equipped. This book will certainly equip and empower you to live a life on mission for His glory, and challenge you to remain rooted in your identity in Christ amidst a world that tells you otherwise. As a former youth pastor and now lead pastor of a large church with many millennials, I highly recommend it.

Joby Martin

Lead Pastor, The Church of Eleven22, Jacksonville, FL

Leaving home and heading to college is something too many high school graduates are ill prepared to face. Place this little book in their hands and give them a ‘head start’ for the exciting and challenging journey that is ahead of them.

Daniel L. Akin, PhD.

President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary