Popular singer/songwriter and worship leader Jeff Slaughter, best known to millions as the composer behind Lifeway's Vacation Bible School's most beloved songs, has authored his first book, It's All True"”Walking By Faith in a Funky World. The autobiography, due to be released by Skyhorse Publishing May 21, tells of Slaughter's life before his success in Christian music, including witnessing the tragic death of his young niece and enduring the lengthy battles that both of his parents lost with illness. Slaughter, with co-writer Randy Winton, balances his heartbreak with tales of joy from his childhood growing up along the Mississippi Delta. Music superstar Amy Grant wrote the forward for the book.

"I love a good story. A good one at the right time can change your life. Reading Jeff's has certainly affected mine," Grant writes in the book's forward. "There are pivotal moments in all our lives, but rarely has one man's courageous story so gracefully expressed the perseverance, hope"”and, yes, faith"”we all rely on to get by."

Industry experts estimate more than 46 million people have sung Slaughter's songs throughout the world. The inspiration for some of his most touching and meaningful songs comes from the experiences he recounts in It's All True, including the song entitled "It's All True." From his childhood in Greenwood, Miss., to his world tours through Vacation Bible School, Slaughter's story will speak to those who search for faith, and for the hope that life will lead them beyond their present circumstance.
Whether it's the grief of watching someone you love deteriorate, or the hilariously awkward retelling of personal family matters, It's All True reaffirms that it is possible to thrive in a funky world.

It's All True has earned praise from Slaughter's colleagues in Christian music and Christian ministries.

"I'm thrilled that this man of 'countenance and character' has finally written his stories down," says Kim Hill, Grammy-nominated and Dove Award-winning recording artist. "He is a treasure and his book will quickly become a favorite for you and your friends."

"We know you'll be touched by Jeff's honesty and humor (and amazing songwriting talent, which can't help but shine through in these pages!)," says Grammy Award-winning artist Michael W. Smith and his wife, Debbie Smith.

"Once you meet Jeff Slaughter, you never forget him," says Dr. Tom Blackaby, author and international director for Blackaby Ministries International. "Have a handkerchief nearby to wipe away the tears of laughter and the tears of sadness."