George Bryant

George is a key writer on people in society, based on his experiences as a teacher, administrator, preacher, public speaker, politician and social worker. He has written 27 books and 21 booklets. Co-founder of DayStar Books Ltd.. Awarded a QSM in 2019 for his writing, publishing and community work. 

He has studied sociology and holds a number of qualifications in education, theology and management, including a Master's degree in English. A former high school principal, he is also an ordained Christian minister and active member of many social organisations.


Genre:

    Skills:

    • Adult Non-Fiction

    Branch:

    Central Districts

    Location:

    Tauranga

    Publications:


    Agents of Change

    Stories of 15 Kiwis who are making a real difference to the way we live. What they are doing and why.

    Making A Real Difference: Christian Movers and Shakers

    Fascinating stories of Kiwi Christians working out their faith.

    MILLENNIUM 3: Unresolved Issues of Our Time

    Probes 12 current social problems and offers suggestions for positive progress - poverty, child abuse, racism, life and death, big brother...Excellent chapter on why good people do bad things.

    Not By Might: the Graham Preston Story

    Inspirational story of the visionary founder of Bethlehem College, the largest Christian school of its type in Australasia.

    Trial to Triumph: Inspiring Stories of Overcomers

    How 21 ordinary Kiwis overcame great trauma.

    Big Questions 1:Why Are We Here?

    What in the world are human beings doing on this unique planet Earth?

    Big Questions 2: What Is The Meaning Of Life?

    Is there any overall, inherent meaning for our existence or do we just have to find our own?

    Big Questions 3: Where Are We Going?

    Wherne in the world are we going? What is our future as human beings?

    Life IS...

    What's life on Earth really like? Reflections on the daily life of human beings and on a variety of issues vital to us all.

    NEW ZEALAND 2050

    Where are we headed as a nation?  What sort of people will we be? What values will we hold? What will it mean to be 'Kiwi'? How will we live. What will happen in health, education, farming, religion, democracy...?

    IS JESUS CHRIST FOR REAL?

    Jesus Christ has had a greater impact on human civilization than anyone else in history. George Bryant shows he was an actual historical figure who continues to change lives today.

    MORE THINKING ABOUT LIFE

    What's happening to our world? The author explores various issues - diminishing empathy, freedom of speech, our obsession with always wanting more, the importance of the words we use, our search for happinesss, the decay of truth, how to cope when the going gets tough, the need for more wisdom and spirituality in politics and confusion about the Treaty of Waitangi. He also ponders the end of the world and whether there is any hope for mankind.

    MORE THINKING ABOUT LIFE

    SHRINKING CHRISTIANITY: Will It Rise Again?

    Statistics show that the numers of people who claim to be Christian are srinking. Christianity once had a key influence on social standards, behaviour and morality, but society is now largely a secular one. What happened? George discusses the causes of decline, and what modern Christians need to do to resurrect their faith. Will Christianity rise again?

    MY WRITING JOURNEY: Hot Tips From The Files

    The personal story of how a student who hated writing essays became a prolific, successful author. Contains 38 tips for potential authors.