Awkward Grace

by Jeff McCord

In the small African nation of Burundi, a government incited massacre makes Mevin Ntwari a refugee. In the hills of East Tennessee, a reluctant sense of duty compels Ben Bellamy to lead an outreach committee. And somewhere between these two events, faith inspires an unlikely connection.

215 pages, Paperback

First published April 15, 2008

About the author

Pastor Jeff McCord has led and served several churches and organizations for more than 20 years. He has a Masters of Divinity as well as multiple certifications in pastoral counseling, family and church mediations, and Gospel coaching. The Enneagram transformed Jeff’s life, family and ministry, leading him to co-found Your Enneagram Coach with his wife, Beth McCord. Providing Enneagram resources to individuals, couples, and groups, their mission is to help people see themselves with astonishing clarity, so they can break free from limiting patterns and experience freedom in Christ.

Reviews

[Angie Hyche · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is written by an acquaintance in my hometown of Kingsport, Tennessee who also writes a regular column in our newspaper. I was so impressed! I am glad to see that it is here on Goodreads. I loved the story! Jeff was a guest speaker at an ALS Walk in Kingsport, and that is how I found out about the book (the main character has ALS). Jeff commented that the book needed a villain, and the villain was the disease and all that it changes about your life. It's a very inspiring story. Read it!

[May Harrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book I've read in a long time. Excellent writing. Sweet story. I hope the author has another book in the works!