between the lines
Life rarely turns out the way we planned. Dreams change, children grow, relationships shift, and the world feels heavier than it once did. Our Beautiful Mess invites readers to pause and look again, to see how God is still at work in what feels broken or unfinished. Through stories both ancient and modern, Todd Rutkowski shows how to find purpose in the waiting, beauty in the tension, and courage in seasons of loss or change. This is a book for those who quietly wonder what comes next when life no longer fits the picture they imagined. In a world filled with noise and uncertainty, Our Beautiful Mess offers a steady way forward and reminds us that even here, we are not alone.
storyteller, mentor, and thought leader
Todd Rutkowski is a storyteller, pastor, and leader who has spent over thirty years helping people recognize God’s presence in the ordinary and unpredictable moments of life. With deep experience in church planting, leadership development, and cultural renewal, he speaks with honesty, wisdom, and grounded faith.
In Our Beautiful Mess, Todd shows how to walk with courage through confusion, how to notice God at work in uncertain times, and how to move from simply watching life unfold to joining Him in the work of restoration.
He serves on the National Team for Vineyard Canada and as Chief Culture Officer for the Epic Group of Companies in Calgary, Alberta. When he is not mentoring or teaching, Todd finds renewal in the outdoors and joy with his wife Maryanne, their four children, and five grandchildren.
Start Your Journey
If you’ve ever wondered what God is doing in the middle of your confusion or pain, this book will help you see. Sometimes the mess itself is where the miracle begins.
