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In the aftermath of the Dana Airlines 992 crash of June 3, 2012, in Lagos, Nigeria - in which my younger sister was killed - I wrestled with what my role would be to help instigate change to a corrupt aviation system that had caused the needless deaths of over 160 people. This book is the result of my life transforming journey that began on June 3, 2012, and while it specifically addresses the Nigerian context, it's applicable anywhere in the world where people are desperate for positive change.

In the aftermath of the Dana Airlines 992 crash of June 3, 2012, in Lagos, Nigeria - in which my younger sister was killed - I wrestled with what my role would be to help instigate change to a corrupt aviation system that had caused the needless deaths of over 160 people. In addition, I wanted to do something to create a lasting legacy for my sister and all the unfortunate victims of that ill-fated flight. Because I've always found writing cathartic, I began to journal and express the gamut of emotions I was feeling. Before long, I began to receive calls and emails from people, telling me how much my writing was helping them through their own healing process. That singular fact birthed the idea for this book, which has since taken on a life of it's own as I've expressed my thoughts succinctly but strongly, in an attempt to be a voice for change. This book is the result of my life transforming journey that began on June 3, 2012, and while it specifically addresses the Nigerian context, it's applicable anywhere in the world where people are desperate for positive change.

Originally from Nigeria, Joseph Thompson is the Lead Pastor of Primal Purpose. In his spiritual evolution journey, Joseph has nurtured this idea rolling around in his head that, it’s so much easier to pray and preach than it is to love unconditionally. At some point he decided to get the idea out of his head and into the real world. The result: Primal Purpose. The goal: Love God, Love People… unconditionally! Joseph really enjoys global travel (it has become his “drug” of choice), believing that travel provides the greatest education and insight into people’s hearts and lives, as you smell the smells, hear the sounds, and see the sights that influence their daily choices. His conviction is that; if you want to know what’s important to people, meet them where they are, and understand what makes them think, act, and live the way they do. A gifted teacher of the Bible, Joseph served as Associate Pastor at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado for over six years before planting The Well and Primal Purpose. His academic background includes lots of college, but his real qualifications for ministry are his passionate pursuit of God and his love for people. He travels across the United States and to many other nations, teaching in local churches, conferences and seminars. His easy and humorous delivery style makes the demand for his ministry continuous. Joseph is the author of a book titled "I’m a Christian, So How Can I Have Demons?" and co-editor with Dr. C. Peter Wagner of "Out of Africa- How the Spiritual Explosion among Nigerians is impacting the World". He is also a contributing author to Regal Books, "It's prayer Time. Joseph has lived in the United States for almost 21 years. He and Sola, his lovely wife of 24 years, have three children: a son, Demi, and two daughters, Bimi and Temi. His claim to fame is that he can almost bench-press as much as his son, even though his son is a ‘stud’ football player.