Out of Addiction and Into the Harvest: How God Transformed a Life— and Ignited a Movement
Joy of the Journey
By Andrew Chalmers
In this book you will:
Walk through the real-life story of how Jesus brought lasting freedom from addiction, shame, and brokenness
Discover the behind-the-scenes journey of launching a grassroots ministry from the ground up
Be inspired by raw moments of faith, surrender, and obedience that led to miracles and transformation
Learn how small steps of “yes” to God can lead to extraordinary impact
See how God used surrendered people to birth communities of hope, healing, and purpose
Find encouragement for your own journey—whether you’re in a valley, at a crossroads, or dreaming of more
Be reminded that your past doesn’t disqualify you from your calling—it prepares you for it
author spotlight
Andrew is the founder of Harvest Movement. After being radically delivered from drug addiction in 2009, he received a call to share the love of Christ across the world. Since then, he has had the opportunity to share his testimony and minister in churches, Teen Challenge programs, events, and stadiums in America and internationally. His primary goal is to abide in God’s love in such a way that he would inspire countless others to pursue God with reckless abandonment.
Andrew Chalmers wasn’t supposed to make it out alive. Trapped in addiction, crushed by shame, and running from God, his story looked like a dead end—until mercy intervened. What began as radical freedom from drugs became something far more powerful: a lifelong journey of obedience, surrender, and witnessing God move in ways he never dreamed possible.
Joy of the Journey is Andrew’s unfiltered, hope-filled story of how Jesus not only redeemed his life but also launched him into a transformative mission that ignited a movement. From secret-place moments of surrender to the miraculous birth of missional communities, Andrew invites readers into the raw, behind-the-scenes journey of following Jesus—no matter the cost.
Within these pages, you’ll encounter the DNA that has shaped the Harvest Movement from the very beginning: radical obedience, laid-down love, and unwavering faith—showing how Jesus transforms broken lives to bring in an extraordinary Kingdom harvest.
Joy of the Journey tells the story of…
A life once trapped in addiction… now free.
A heart once shattered… now bold for God.
One man transformed… sparking change in countless others.
Proof that with God, anything is possible.
Andrew’s story challenges every reader to let their own life—and their yes—become a powerful tool in God’s hands, transforming not just themselves, but the world around them. May this story inspire you to step into the harvest for God’s Kingdom—and discover the joy of the journey along the way.