Have you met the real St. Joseph? Not the lofty, unapproachable figure sometimes portrayed in art and literature. But the humble, hard-working man who was deeply involved in the day-to-day life of his family and world. A man with much to teach us about servanthood, integrity and authentic manhood. Rick Sarkisian, Ph.D. shares personal anecdotes, vivid real-world experiences and penetrating insights in Joseph's vocation, mission and virtues. All to help you see your life in a fresh new way as you follow Joseph's example and seek to become a true reflection of Jesus Christ. This book is an easy, entertaining read complete with detailed appendices. It will help you learn to make Joseph a part of your daily life, and embrace the virtues that make him anything but "your average Joe."
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Rick Sarkisian was born and raised in Fresno, California, an area rich in farming and agriculture. He is founder and president of Valley Rehabilitation Services, Inc. specializing in vocational and career guidance since 1976. He earned his BS and MBA in Business Administration from California State University- Fresno, and his MA and Ph.D. in Education from the University of California at Berkeley.
He is author of LifeWork: Finding Your Purpose In Life, The Mission of the Catholic Family, The LifeWork Inventory, The Drive Factor, The LifeWork Journal, Not Your Average Joe: The Real St. Joseph and the Tools for Real Manhood in the Home, the Church and the World; Tools from Joseph’s Workshop, and The LifeWork Workbook. He has produced a number of Catholic videos, including Joseph – The Man Closest to Christ and Completely Christ’s – The Radical Call of the Consecrated Life. He also writes for various Catholic publications, including Religious Life, Lay Witness, Guardian of the Redeemer, and Vocations and Prayer magazine.
He has been active in Catholic scouting (religious emblem counselor, chaplain, merit badge counselor, cubmaster, den leader, committee chairman, assistant scoutmaster) and works closely with the Oblates of St. Joseph, California Province, promoting devotion to St. Joseph as well as the Institute on Religious Life in helping to form a culture of vocations.
Rick has appeared on EWTN in The Abundant Life series hosted by Johnnette Benkovic and The Carpenter Shop with Steve Wood, and has been a guest on a number of Catholic radio programs. He is also a conference speaker on vocations, life-purpose, families and St. Joseph.
Rick and his wife Cheryl have been married 27 years and have five children.
