Richard Wolfram brings forty-two years of ministry experience as a Lutheran pastor and thirty years of military experience, from cadet to crew chief to chaplain, together to produce stories that connect theology, military experience, leadership and youth dynamic into realistic stories of Christian faith and life. His books aimed at fourteen to sixteen-year-old boys have strong female characters too. The books will appeal to parents and grandparents looking for Christian-oriented books for their children and grandchildren. He and his wife, Judy, reside in Michigan near their children and grandchildren.
In MISSION: Remember, the first of the Mission Trilogy series, the main character Jake, a teenage boy, comes face to face with life and death and God. An incident at sea leaves Jake as the lone survivor treading water.
Will he survive and fulfill his life-long dream of becoming an astronaut and serving in the United States Space Force?
His future involving guardian angels, an uncharted island, heavenly visions, and a teenage spirit guide is to prepare him for a parallel mission to help those around him join him on the new earth when Jesus returns and brings the ultimate new beginning, heaven 2.0. Surviving in the ocean, or in life, Jake’s challenge has eternal results for him and others. AMAZON
In MISSION: Rising, the second book in the Mission Trilogy, Jake embraces new opportunities and grows stronger in his faith. His example inspires many of his friends to follow his lead.
Jake still dreams of becoming an astronaut, but his journey tests him in unexpected ways. Guardian angels guide him as he faces bullies, dangerous surfboard accidents, and wild animals in Alaska. Through every challenge, Jake builds meaningful relationships and encourages others to prepare for the new earth when Jesus returns—Heaven 2.0.
Every decision Jake makes carries eternal consequences for both himself and those around him.