God Didn't Check the Forecast

BOOK BLURB
What happens when obedience matters more than logic—
and faith outruns fear?
When John Thomas Owens Jr. stepped into God’s call, there was no roadmap, no guarantee, and no favorable forecast. What followed was a life that defied reason: borders crossed without certainty, prayers answered against all odds, and a ministry that would ripple across Europe and beyond.
In God Didn’t Check the Forecast, Ron Owens tells the remarkable true story of a man who trusted God step by step—even when the path disappeared into uncertainty. From the mountains of Switzerland to moments of quiet surrender and breathtaking divine intervention, this is not a story of reckless faith, but of radical obedience.
With warmth, honesty, and spiritual depth, this book reveals how God works not through perfect conditions, but through willing hearts. It is a testament to the power of listening, moving forward without answers, and discovering that God’s plans are never limited by human predictions.
This is a story for anyone who has stood at the edge of uncertainty and wondered if God could be trusted with the next step.

AUTHOR BIO
Ron Owens has spent nearly five decades in global ministry with his wife, Patricia—teaching, preaching, and composing music that stirs hearts toward worship and revival. From Canada to Switzerland to churches and concert halls worldwide, his journey reflects faithful service and creative expression. He has authored numerous books, biographies, and songs, many with Patricia. Their legacy of ministry through word and music continues to impact lives across generations.
John Thomas Owens Jr. was a Canadian-born evangelist and missionary known for his bold, unwavering faith. Miraculously healed at 13 after a terminal diagnosis, he devoted his life to God—beginning with street preaching and planting churches in Canada, then to ministering across Europe fully dependent on God for financial support. His life powerfully embodied the spirit of Hebrews 11: bold faith, obedience, and resilience in the face of the impossible.