{"product_id":"the-chief-and-the-sound-rob-iii-folkenberg-9788797731901","title":"The Chief and the Sound: A Church Planting Memoir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat happens when God calls you to plant a church in one of Canada's least religious communities-just as a global pandemic begins?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Chief and the Sound\u003c\/i\u003e is Rob Folkenberg's honest and hope-filled memoir of church planting in Squamish, British Columbia. Leaving behind everything familiar, Rob wrestles with loneliness, cultural differences, discouragement, and the challenge of sharing the gospel in a post-Christian society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, he learns what it means to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild authentic friendships before programs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive an incarnational faith in everyday life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover practical approaches to ministry in a skeptical culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind God's presence through both failure and unexpected joy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart personal memoir and part reflection on mission, \u003ci\u003eThe Chief and the Sound\u003c\/i\u003e invites readers behind the scenes of starting a new church community. Through candid stories, hard-earned lessons, and moments of breakthrough and grace, Rob explores what faithful Christian witness can look like in today's Western world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a \u003cb\u003echurch planter\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003epastor\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eministry leader\u003c\/b\u003e, or simply someone longing to follow Jesus more intentionally, this book will encourage you to imagine what faithful discipleship could look like in your own neighborhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever wondered how the gospel still speaks in an increasingly secular culture, \u003ci\u003eThe Chief and the Sound\u003c\/i\u003e offers a compelling story of personal growth, modern mission, and the quiet work of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rob III Folkenberg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8797731900\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9788797731901\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Jso Ideas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/09\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 146\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.33lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.34d","brand":"Rob III Folkenberg","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49148631187711,"sku":"9788797731901","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-chief-and-the-sound-rob-iii-folkenberg-9788797731901","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}