Doing the Christian Life: Boot Camp for Christians Learning What it Means to Follow

By Richard Cope

Every Christian is a Christian soldier, a winner, a warrior . . .

are you trained and ready?

The book aims to guide Christians in living an active, purposeful faith. The author, a former Marine Corps officer, draws parallels between military training and Christian life, emphasizing the importance of understanding and practicing the fundamentals of faith. He recounts his journey to Christianity, noting the initial confusion and frustration he felt before recognizing the transformative work of Christ in his life. The author insists that Christians should actively engage in spiritual warfare against evil, using love, kindness, and forgiveness as their weapons. The book is structured around essential principles and practices for daily living as a Christian soldier, challenging readers to implement these ideas in their lives.

Richard Cope is a board member, CEO of five different technology companies, USMC combat commander, head of special operations for Gen. Schwarzkopf in the first Gulf War, a venture capitalist, and a nonprofit fundraiser. He created two companies in different industries on the INC 500 list and a fastest-growing Verteran-owned company in America. He has raised funds from the US, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Australia, and Europe. He has over 40 issued patents in the US and internationally. He has testified before Congress, briefed presidents and world leaders, and been featured on television, radio, and in multiple newspapers, magazines, and books.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FSTJWC23
• ISBN13: 9798868510977
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Xulon Press
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.3" x 8.0"