New Christian Biographical Fiction Released By Author Olea Nel - Andrew Murray: Destined to Serve

NEW YORK - Oct. 30, 2014 - PRLog -- New Christian Biographical Fiction Released By Author Olea Nel - Andrew Murray: Destined to Serve

Former librarian now author, Olea Nel is pleased to announce the release of her new Christian biographical fiction novel, Andrew Murray: Destined to Serve.

Historically accurate, and based upon Andrew Murray's letters and early biographies, Nel’s book allows readers to observe how Andrew Murray at twenty-one is able to straddle the divide between Boer and Brit and grow into his role as lone pastor, eager to serve his far-flung congregation of over 20,000 souls.

A boyish and fun-loving Andrew Murray arrives back in South Africa after being ordained at The Hague on his twentieth birthday. He soon discovers that his preaching lacks the power displayed by his heroes of the faith. He therefore decides to embark on a quest to become a powerful preacher filled with the Holy Spirit.

But not long after his appointment as pastor to the Dutch emigrants beyond the borders of the Cape, he finds that he is being shunted off course by a frenetic round of preaching tours that sap his energy and leave him little time to spend with God. He also finds himself having to cope with an overly demanding church council, as well as walk a tightrope between the Boer farmers and the British Settler community who are bent on land speculation to the detriment of neighboring tribes.

Feeling overwhelmed by the task, and knowing that he was pressed into taking it, he starts to doubt his calling. It does not take him long to realize that he has to either man-up or bow out.

Andrew Murray: Destined to Serve is available in both print and ebook format.

Book Details:
Andrew Murray: Destined to Serve
By Olea Nel
Publisher: Calirvaux House
Published: October 2014
ISBN: 978-0992567101
AISN: B00O0IMIH6
Pages: 316
Genre: Christian Biographical Fiction

About The Author:
Dr. Olea Nel was born in Cape Town, South Africa. After completing her training as a teacher in Andrew Murray’s heartland of Wellington, she relocated to Australia to further her studies. Besides attaining a PhD in Linguistics, she also has qualifications in Information Studies and Theology. Having now retired from her position as a senior librarian at the National Library of Australia, she is able to pursue her passion for research, especially within the fields of church history and biography. Her aim is to share her findings with fellow Christians.

For review copies, author interviews, or more information please contact:

Olea Nel
Email: olea.nel@bigpond.com
Website: http://www.onandrewmurray.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OnAndrewMurray