What Are You Going to Do? tells an inspiring true story. In the early 1950s, war scattered hundreds of thousands of orphans across South Korea. Many Koreans sacrificed everything to help. When Everett Swanson arrived to preach to troops on the front lines, he stumbled upon starving orphans. The plight of these children broke his heart. He faced the question: “What are you going to do?” Authors Matt Bronleewe and Eric Wilson tell how Swanson’s answer to those six little words led to the organization known today as Compassion International. Seventy years later, Compassion International sponsors over two million children all over the world, providing meals, education, vocational training, Bibles, letters of support, and more. We are often faced with the same question, “What am I going to do?” And, like Swanson, we feel inadequate, afraid, or ill-equipped. Readers will see how small faithful choices can lead to larger ones—and in so doing, change the world for generations to come. Everyone—young and old—should be acquainted with this amazing story of faith, courage, and compassion. “I’ve had the privilege of traveling with Compassion and know firsthand the tremendous work they do, but I didn’t know the amazing story of their founder, Everett Swanson. How incredible to read about one man taking a bold step, his vision for children in need, and the result that is this marvelous organization. This is a must-read for anyone looking for an inspiring story of faith and encouragement.” — Michael W. Smith , Grammy Award–winning Christian artist; bestselling author; actor “’What are you going to do?’ Wow! These simple but powerful words heard by Everett Swanson have transformed so many lives around the world. I have had the honor to partner with Compassion for over thirty years. I have traveled and seen the incredible work that began with those powerful words. The church is the community, and this story shows how Everett embodied that in his work and vision. As I sit and think about these words and the work of Compassion, how fantastic at this point in life to know the most important thing is to invest in the people coming along behind us, and this story is a read that inspires just that.” — Amy Grant , Grammy Award–winning singer and songwriter “When God asks you a question, you should seriously consider your answer. Everett Swanson’s world was rocked when he came face-to-face with one of the harshest realities of war: orphaned children left to fend for themselves in the streets and back alleys. But his biggest shock came when God asked him, ‘What are you going to do?’ Swanson’s response is shared in this courageous journey of a brokenhearted pastor whose compassion, sacrifice, and faithfulness against impossible challenges sparked one of the largest and most respected child ministries in the world, Compassion International. That response has literally transformed the lives of millions of children over the last seven decades. But beware, you will be challenged to answer that same question: ‘What are you going to do?’” — Wess Stafford, President Emeritus, Compassion International; author of Too Small to Ignore and Just a Minute “Most have heard of the amazing work that Compassion is doing all across the globe, but few know the riveting true story of its founder, Everett Swanson. During the height of the Korean War, on a fateful winter day in war-torn Seoul, Everett encountered a street orphan who would not only change the trajectory of his own life, but also the millions of children who would come to experience the life-saving love and support of this wonderful organization. This story will captivate you, surprise you, and dare you to be a better human.” — Brent McCorkle , writer/director of Jesus Revolution and I Can Only Imagine “This book is a testimony to how God leads Compassion through Pastor Swanson, and God’s endless love and mercy in Korea. I was delighted by how other powerful and moving Korean stories are woven into Pastor Swanson’s story.” — Justin Suh , head of Compassion Korea “On the pages that follow, you’ll read how a small, dusty, Illinois farm and the war-torn streets of South Korea, more than six thousand miles away, shaped a man’s heart in a way that would change the lives of millions over the next several decades. Reverend Everett Swanson unexpectedly became a world-changer. And I’m so glad his story is finally being told. His life serves as a testimony of what can happen when God calls and an obedient heart answers. You will be challenged as you read. You will be inspired. But most of all, I pray you will be moved—moved with compassion to make a difference in the lives of others.” — Santiago “Jimmy” Mellado , president and CEO, Compassion International “I set this book down asking myself if I was living the risk that godly obedience requires. When the voice of the Holy Spirit tugged, Everett Swanson pulled on his muddied Midwestern farm boots and followed. I think we need more Swansons w