Introduction

ENDORSEMENTS

Hope. Saving grace. The beauty of redemption and its life- altering effects are set out in Redemption Inc. When you yearn to be a helper, but don’t know what to do; when you think a situation is too tough, there is our Beautiful Hope.

—Marion R. Syversen

Founder & President Norumbega Financial Dr. Bucci paints a compelling vision of his road to recovery—how to enter it, how to travel it, and who will travel it with—until you reach your destination, a place of purpose, peace, and joy. Share his vision and the journey becomes better for everyone.

—Mike Klausmeier

Founder & Principal Engineer Redox Resource Engineering In an increasingly throw-away world that often discards people when they fail, Dr. Bucci’s work is ray of hope and encouragement for leaders that are faced with working through difficult and possible life-altering situations with those in their charge. A must read for leaders that genuinely care for their employees.

— Dr. Wendel Weaver

Dean, Chesapeake Energy School of Business Professor Oklahoma Wesleyan University Failure is not the end. Dr. Bucci masterfully goes through the restoration process to full redemption. This book addresses the damaged, wounded, and cast aside to seek to restore them to fulfilling God’s plan for their life. Failure is a learning opportunity and a building block for future success. This book will take you on the journey to full redemption.

—Jeffrey Ganthner, DSL, AIA

Vice President & General Manager Mid-Atlantic Region, Burns & McDonnell iii

Redemption, Inc. Redemption is a concept desperately needed in an increasingly polarized world where people celebrate the fall of their opponents, and the goal too often is to cancel someone rather than see them flourish. Dr. Bucci’s work, therefore, is a breath of fresh air, as it focuses on how to restore people— even if that journey is long and hard. And, as Bucci notes, there is great beauty in a restored life.

—Dr. Josh McMullen

Dean, College of Arts & Sciences Regent University Prior to reading Redemption Inc., I thought I understood redemption as; the act of redeeming or atoning for a fault or mistake. Dr. Joseph Bucci takes us much deeper through telling the stories of real people living through real crisis. Dr. Bucci takes us on a journey showing what biblical redemption looks like in the lives of everyday, normal people who miss the mark. My perspective has been wonderfully enhanced and enriched.

—Mark Lawrence

Director of Campus Ministries Regent University Redemption Inc. is a compelling compilation of extraordinary stories that reminds us that the work of redemption and restoration does not end when we leave the church building or our church circles. This work is an insightful prompt that our own experience of the biblical principle of restoration in our personal lives can and should be applied in many varied and practical ways in our vocational lives.

—Jonathan Capeci, MBA

Executive Director Petra Community Housing Dr. Bucci conveys the message of hope for many who believe that we serve the God of the second chance. The examples he uses strikes deeply the redemptive work that Christ has done in each of us who believe in the salvation of that which was lost. Having worked with Joe at Geneva, I personally saw a man who loved the Lord and loved people. He gave many students a second chance, while modeling the heart of a Christian to his peers. We are called by Jesus to redeem our world for Him and this book is an excellent reflection of the power of the Holy Spirit in the lives of many.

—Geno DeMarco

Head Football Coach Assistant Professor of Business, Geneva College