DAMIAN CHANDLER was born in Toronto Canada and raised on the island of Barbados. His ministry journey started in a small church housed in the basement of his uncle's home. With only nine members, the burden of the ministry fell equally on the shoulders of all, including 16-year-old Damian. That small church created his spiritual hunger and formed the foundation of his call to ministry.He holds a Masters of Divinity; founded Impact Youth Ministries, an urban youth ministry focused on developing teens with a contagious and fearless faith; and has served churches in Seattle, Huntsville, and now Sacramento, where he is senior pastor of Capitol City SDA Church.Damian is passionate about ministry but he is even more passionate about family. After years of dedicated pursuit, God gave him the desire of his heart and a partner in life, his wife Tanzy Chandler. They later added to their partnership daughter Zoe and sons Salem and Levi.
"Damian Chandler gives you artistry and therapy all in the same
breath. As so many are languishing in guilt and shame, he emerges
with a narrative that helps us cast off self-inflicted anxiety
while we grab hold of Jesus' amazing grace."--p.p1 {margin: 0.0px
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Polite, Campus Ministries, Andrews University
"Damian Chandler is a man of character, deep insight, and wisdom.
In this fascinating literary parable, THE CROOKED CHRISTMAS TREE,
Damian masterfully captivates the reader with a simple account;
revealing a timeless message of redemption and hope. Make no
mistake, the heart of this book brings the reader to a place of
encouragement and complete transformation."--Parnell M Lovelace,
Jr., MSW, D.Min., Lovelace Leadership Connection
"Deeply spiritual, exquisitely written, this book will shine the
light of God's love into the hearts of all who read it."--p.p1
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Roman'}Wintley Phipps, vocal artist, CEO and founder of the U.S.
Dream Academy
"Don't wait for Easter or Christmas, this is a book for any season
in life. Damian in his unique delightful unraveling draws your
whole family into a story with multiple layers. Turning the complex
into simple and bringing value to your life. In time when we are
fragmented this is one book that can help build stronger
communities, stronger families, stronger people in Jesus."--p.p1
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Roman'}Japhet J De Oliveira, co-founder of The One Project
"From shame to shopping, tinsel to the Trinity, Damian Chandler
weaves together the deep truths of theology and the trappings of
every family's Christmas, and he does it with prose that shines
like a Christmas star. Read this book, and you'll never look at
your Christmas tree the same."--p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px
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Unbelievable: Examining the Unlikely Beauty Of the Christian
Story
"From the first page, Damian Chandler pulls the reader into this
charming, witty, and colorful tale about a crooked tree, our
imperfect lives, and the extravagant grace of God. Read this
book-you'll find yourself immersed in the story and in love with
the gospel."--p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px
'Times New Roman'; color: #575757}Tyler Stewart, Young Adult
Pastor, Loma Linda University Church
"I loved reading THE CROOKED CHRISTMAS TREE. The book was similar
to some New Testament Parables in my mind, in that I can see myself
in multiple roles... I am the Crooked Tree, I am the adult thinking
I have to "decorate" the "crookedness" of my life, and I am the
innocent child that recognizes the beauty of loving the "crooked
tree" as it is. The author wrote, "God, being fully informed of who
we were, walked up to the cashier and paid the highest price for
our salvation." The point was made that "salvation is not a
do-it-yourself project," and I for one am eternally thankful for
that truth.
Loved the book. Loved the message. Most of all, I loved the clarity
of the Gospel presented in this heartfelt story of THE CROOKED
CHRISTMAS TREE. I think this will be one of the books I pull out
and read year after year."--Keith Jeffries, owner of the Huntsville
Havoc Professional Hockey Team
"In a way that only Damian could do, I found myself in love with a
crooked tree, less aware of my imperfections, and completely
overwhelmed by the goodness of God all within the pages of a book.
THE CROOKED CHRISTMAS TREE brilliantly brings to light an
unconditional love we all long for."--Stephen Chandler, senior
pastor, Destiny Harvest Church
"More than a book, it was slices of real life with a real God who
loves real people in a real world. Damian Chandler is a fresh and
fascinating voice."--p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font:
12.0px 'Times New Roman'}Jesse Wilson, Director of
Bradford-Cleveland-Brooks Leadership Center at Oakwood
University
"This story of the crooked Christmas tree is heartwarming and life
changing. Damian writes with the such beauty and profundity that
the story of Christ and His love should never be the same for
anyone who reads this insightful book. The Crooked Christmas tree
should be a new song for all to sing"--p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px
0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'}C. Wesley Knight,
Professor of Religion and Preaching, Oakwood University
"THE CROOKED CHRISTMAS TREE book is sure to be a timeless classic.
The way that Damian compares the crooked Christmas tree with the
brokenness and crookedness of everyday people is brilliant. This
book will speak to the heart and soul of every person that reads
it. If you've ever felt you aren't good enough, attractive enough,
or smart enough then this book is for you. Not only is THE CROOKED
CHRISTMAS TREE perfect for the holidays, but the content is
relevant year round."--p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font:
12.0px 'Times New Roman'}Jeremy Anderson, author, founder of Grace
Tour
"THE CROOKED CHRISTMAS TREE is a powerful and passionate reminder
of God's unconditional love for us. It will leave you both
challenged and overwhelmed by a God who so recklessly pursues,
embraces, and cherishes us. Damian Chandler reminds us of God's
unashamed love for humanity in spite of all our various quirks and
foibles."--Pastor Seth Yelorda, Lead Pastor of WGS Church
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