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From Military to Missionary

From What I Thought I Was Created For to My True Calling

Pastor Dave Akers

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Pastor Dave Akers
16 March 2026
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Military to Missionary is a powerful and deeply honest story about identity, loss, faith, and redemption. It tells the journey of a man who believed his life had one clear purpose-until everything he thought defined him was suddenly taken away.

David grew up believing his mission in life was to become a soldier. As the son of a United States Army serviceman, the values of discipline, courage, and sacrifice shaped his worldview from an early age. The military was not simply a career path for him-it was his identity, his purpose, and the place where he felt he truly belonged.

Driven by determination, David pushed himself through the demanding world of military training and airborne operations. Wearing the uniform gave him direction, structure, and a brotherhood he deeply valued. Serving alongside others who shared the same commitment gave his life meaning and pride.

But everything changed in a single moment.

During a parachute training jump, a devastating accident shattered his body and abruptly ended the military career he believed he was born to live. In an instant, the identity he had built his entire life around disappeared.

Without the military, David faced a new and unexpected battle.

The physical injuries were only the beginning. As he struggled with pain and uncertainty, he also faced emotional trauma, anger, and a deep sense of isolation. The discipline that once defined him slowly gave way to destructive habits, addiction, and broken relationships.

David found himself battling challenges that many veterans know too well:

- PTSD and emotional trauma

- Substance addiction

- Loss of identity after military service

- Broken relationships and isolation

- The personal consequences of destructive choices

At his lowest point, standing alone in a garage with a loaded gun, David believed his story had reached its final chapter.

But that moment became the turning point of his life.

Instead of ending his story, David surrendered to something greater than himself. What followed was not simply recovery-it was transformation.

Military to Missionary tells the remarkable journey of a man who moved from strength to brokenness, and from brokenness to faith. Through humility, reflection, and the grace of God, David slowly rebuilt his life and discovered a new purpose far beyond the battlefield.

This book is more than a military memoir. It is a story about finding meaning after losing everything and learning that even our greatest failures do not have to define our future.

Readers will discover:

- A raw and honest account of military life

- The emotional reality of PTSD and personal collapse

- A powerful story of addiction, recovery, and faith

- The journey from despair to redemption

- Hope for anyone who feels their life has fallen apart

David's story reminds us of one powerful truth:

Your past does not define you.

Your lowest moment is not the end.

Sometimes the mission you never expected becomes the one that changes your life forever.
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Imprint:   Pastor Dave Akers
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 12mm
Weight:   295g
ISBN:   9798903295302
Pages:   216
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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