What People Are Saying

“My friend Pastor Ken Wootton has spent his life helping people discover who they are, where they belong, and the part God has called them to play in His Kingdom. That’s one of the reasons Ken and I share such a deep passion for the truth of Kings & Priests: that every believer has a calling, a place, and a purpose in advancing the Kingdom of God. Adopted: Taking Your Place in the Family of God captures that beautifully. Ken reminds us that we aren’t outsiders trying to earn our way in; we are sons and daughters who have been given a seat at the Father’s table and entrusted with His Kingdom work. I believe this book will help people take their place and live with a greater confidence in who God created them to be.”

“There is no version of the man I am today without Ken and Moira Wootton. When I was fifteen, they saw me, not first as a future leader, school founder or church planter, but as a son of the Most High God. They believed that truth about me until I could finally see it for myself. I watched them live this message. I watched Ken love Moira when no one was watching. I watched a highly skilled man walk away from a wealthy future and stand on scaffolding at five in the morning painting a church roof because the call of God mattered more than comfort or status. That was a dangerous man: one whose identity was not for sale. Ken and Moira helped me understand that I was not an employee trying to earn the Father’s approval, a tenant afraid the lease might not be renewed, or an orphan fending for myself in a house that had a Father. I was a son. And I took my place. From that place came the courage to establish The International School of Switzerland and begin a church in the heart of Switzerland. Adopted is not simply a message Ken has written. It is a life Ken and Moira have lived. They invested in a fifteen-year-old boy before there was any visible return. I know this message works because my life is part of the harvest.”

“When I first read what Ken has written here, it did not read like theology to me. It read like my own biography, dressed in Scripture. He will walk you through the family’s constitution, the Lord’s Prayer, phrase by phrase, and show you your position, your rights, your obligations and your finances as an adopted child of God. Take it seriously.”

“Adopted is a short, engaging and practical read that beautifully explores what it means to know God as Father and find our place in His family. Ken writes with warmth and clarity, with thoughtful devotional questions that help turn truth into everyday application.”

“I have had the privilege of knowing Ken Wootton personally for more than three decades. He is a man who genuinely loves God, loves people and loves the Church, with a deep desire to see people understand who they are in Christ and become all that God has called them to be. Ken doesn’t simply teach the principles in this book, he lives them. At its heart, Adopted is anchored in one of the great truths that runs throughout Scripture: through Christ, we haven’t simply joined a religion, we have been welcomed into the family of God. Ken doesn’t leave that truth as a theological idea. Drawing on a lifetime of business, ministry and personal experience, he shows in a practical and relatable way what it means to live as a son or daughter of God, and how that identity should shape the way we live, serve, work, steward our finances and participate in the Kingdom of God. I would just as happily place Adopted in the hands of a new believer, as I would in the hands of a believer who has been in church for years and may have lost sight of the extraordinary privilege of knowing God as Father. I can see churches using Adopted as a resource to help people move beyond simply attending church to truly understanding who they are, where they belong, and the part they are called to play in God’s family and His Kingdom.”

“This book is refreshing in its simplicity, profound in its teaching and helpful for every believer! I recommend this book to everyone, regardless of how new to faith or how long you’ve been following Christ. I loved it!”

“Adopted has completely transformed the way I understand my place in the Kingdom of God. After decades of living like a tenant, I have begun to live in the joy, freedom (and responsibility) of living like a true child of the King. In Adopted, Ken Wootton gently and succinctly leads the reader on a journey toward true identity, much like the way he does as a leader in everyday life. In my own life, leadership and personal journey, Ken’s wisdom, experience and genuine desire to see others succeed has had a profound and permanent impact. Now everyone has a chance to benefit this way. In a society where identity has been confused and lost, Adopted shines a beautiful, heavenly light on the true identity of the children of God.”

“I highly recommend Ken Wootton’s book Adopted: Taking Your Place in the Family of God. I have found this book very clearly presents the assumed blessings of being a member of God’s family but also the obligations. It has challenged me in how I think about my personal faith, but more importantly in believing in Jesus Christ as my saviour and in the treasures that I am guaranteed. It is exceptionally well written by a man with a lot of knowledge and experience and one whom I am proud to call a dear friend and family member.”

“I have known Ken and Moira Wootton for many years and have had the privilege of walking beside them as a coach in their journey at Highlands. During that time, Ken and I have discussed many of the themes in Adopted: Taking Your Place in the Family of God. Now that they have put many of those thoughts down on paper, we have a book that should be read by everyone who is a disciple of Jesus Christ. It should be a must-read for everyone who has had a first-time encounter with Jesus. It is exceptionally well written and at the same time very readable. Well done, Ken and Moira. This book is an important contribution to the mission we are to outwork for our Saviour.”

“In 2000 we became lay ministers managing our local church while also running a retail family business and raising our four children. During that time, Ken encouraged, discipled, and offered guidance in our business, family, and ministry, including leading a new church building project to full completion in our hometown. Ken has a unique ability to impart God’s kingdom family principles; we are honoured to have Ken in our lives. Ken’s book Adopted is a valuable resource for our church, and I trust this book will inspire you to understand and define your purpose in God’s family.”