“If you have ever faced FEAR in ministry, and who hasn’t, this book is for you. Vanessa delves into the realities of the fears we face and how you can break free from those fears and find the freedom to not only do the ministry God has called you to do but learn to enjoy it along the way. This book will give you the tools to rise higher and realize that every time you face obstacles, God has already equipped you to overcome them.  Get this book and watch God move you past your fears and into your destiny.”

 — Craig Johnson, Director of Ministries at Lakewood Church in Houston, TX, author of Champion and Lead Vertically

“As a children’s ministry colleague of Vanessa’s, I am more than happy to recommend her book, Rise Up. Vanessa writes personally, honestly and effectively about the fears faced in ministry, and then uses scripture to offer ways to overcome them. All who serve in ministry will be able to relate to this book and benefit from it.”

—Glenys Nellist, author of the children’s book series, Love Letters from God,Children’s Ministry Coordinator of the West Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church

“We have all been there. We’ve been paralyzed in fear at the thought that God wants to use us in ministry. That is why I am thankful for Vanessa’s new book, Rise Up. She shares her journey with a transparent lens that not only captures you but challenges and convicts you to evaluate your fears as they correlate with your call to ministry. I am also grateful for her real life examples as well as her constant use of scripture as her source for truth and encouragement. Rise Up will be a great resource for one new in the ministry as well as the seasoned servant.”

—Danielle Bell, Minister to Children, Dawson Church in Birmingham, AL

“Throughout the Bible we are told not to fear but trust in God’s leading and yet fear continues to limit us and hold us back. I met Vanessa when she was a counselor at Camp Glisson and have watched her ministry blossom and mature brilliantly for almost twenty years. Vanessa Myers offers up a warm, honest, and refreshing peek into her own journey of facing fears and learning to lean on the promises of God. Walk with her page by page as she shares the fears she carried and learn each scriptural road sign she discovered that helped lead her forward in faith.”

—Rev. Micheal Selleck, retired pastor and former Director of Connectional Ministries of the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church

“I am grateful for the opportunity that I have had to serve in ministry alongside of Vanessa Myers. It was apparent in that time that she had a tremendous heart and calling for children and families. In her first book Rise Up, she articulates what we have all felt at one time or another. Her stories, illustrations, and use of Scripture help everyone who wants to be a servant face and confront their own fears.  Vanessa turns the mirror on herself to give her readers the confidence and courage to step out faithfully in their own ministry settings.”

—Rev./Dr. Jeff Ross, retired pastor of the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church

“A vulnerable, strong leader is hard to find… especially one who shares their heart as powerfully and with as much eloquence as Vanessa Myers. That’s why I’m so thankful for leaders like her who will take the risk to share their journey with others in order to be used by God as a catalyst for healing.

In her new book Rise Up, Vanessa offers practical strategies out of her own journey that will help anyone serving in ministry rise up and fulfill the divine calling on their life with strength and purpose. As a ministry leader for seventeen years and one who works specifically in the area of helping creatives overcome roadblocks to their calling, it’s my pleasure to highly recommend this book to anyone who’s ready to rise up and go to their next level in God!”

—Matt Tommey, artist, speaker, and author of Unlocking the Heart of the Artist