THE LEGACY OF YES
Trading Safety for a Life of Miraculous Purpose
What if someone’s miracle is waiting on the other side of your next “yes”?
“Three minutes to air,” said the Fox News producer. In a makeshift TV studio in Poland, Justin Hayslett prayed for the right words to help orphans trapped in war-torn Ukraine. How did an angry teen who once fought authority and struggled with the loss of his mother end up on TV fighting for the fatherless? Through saying yes to God at every step, even when it seemed crazy.
Yes, to helping Ukrainian orphans instead of buying a lawn mower. Yes, to selling a beautiful home and walking away from a great business. Yes, to moving his family to Ukraine when others fled. Yes, to running toward trouble when most ran away.
In The Legacy of Yes, Hayslett takes you on his family’s journey from a comfortable life to finding their purpose. He shows how God turns small steps of faith into big miracles.
This book isn’t about selling everything and moving overseas. It’s about making choices based on faith instead of fear, following God’s plans instead of your own.
Because on the other side of your “yes” is the life you were meant for—and the miracle someone else is waiting for.
Praise for "The Legacy of Yes"
Miriam Fleming, Pastor, Church Alive
When Justin speaks, his words carry weight because his life speaks even louder. He doesn’t just deliver messages—he shares from a place of deep conviction and lived-out faith that challenges and inspires. Through Legacy Refuge, he has given up a life of comfort to bring hope and belonging to orphaned children around the world. Every time he’s shared at our church, people have left stirred, awakened, and more aligned with Kingdom purpose. We trust Justin, we trust his ministry, and we believe in the call he carries.
Anthony Fleming, Pastor, Church Alive
Justin Hayslett has led the way with faith and a compassionate heart for orphans. As the founder of legacy refuge, he and his wife Alaya and their beautiful family have lived out their calling with sacrifice and grace. Justin speaks with humor, passion and conviction. His ministry, speaking and book ooze authenticity and love. I highly recommend him to your church or ministry.
Bruce Crowe, Founder, Lighthouse Cluj & Executive Director MIR Ministries
The ministry of Legacy Refuge empowers the most vulnerable among us with practical and spiritual resources. It was a joy to witness the hope emerge from among the youth they serve. Rather than minister to, Legacy comes alongside, which is the heart of Christian discipleship.
Brad Hopman, Pastor, Paynesville Evangelical Free Church
Justin Hayslett loves Jesus and is impacting the lives of orphans with the gospel of Christ in innovative ways through the Legacy Refuge ministry. Over the past 15 years I have seen the Spirit lead Justin & his family to equip and serve orphans around the world. His passion to serve others draws people to Christ, opening doors to long term discipling relationships. You will benefit in your faith journey as Justin shares his experience and wisdom of Christ like serving through this book!
W. Scott Brown, Aging Out Initiative Coordinator, Christian Alliance for Orphans
I am inspired by Legacy Refuge’s work to empower and equip orphaned children so they can reach their God-given potential. Legacy Refuge’s entrepreneurial innovation and kingdom collaboration creates new horizons of hope for these young people.
Andrew Shearman, Founder G42 Leadership Academy
Once you understand the potential outcome of so many orphans once they leave the orphanage, then you realize the urgency and courage and fearless faith that Justin displays in taking on this challenge. Justin and his family are a great example of people who have left all to follow Jesus . He is not only tackling a problem but a whole system. May God bless them!
Belay Gebru, Founder & Director of Hope For The Fatherless
Our ministry has been blessed to seen firsthand the passion and the call that fuel this mission. At the core of Legacy Refuge is a deep commitment to God’s call to care for orphans and to boldly live out faith. This is more than leadership—it’s a life fully surrendered for the sake of the King and His little ones.
Grant Hedges, Curators of Design
I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Justin, and I’ve seen firsthand the depth of his heart for the vulnerable and his unwavering “yes” to God in caring for orphans. His life is marked by sacrifice, compassion, and a contagious passion for God’s Kingdom. Through Legacy Refuge, he’s not just talking about orphan care—he’s living it out and leading the way to reach, rescue, and raise up these kids to know God and walk in their God-given purpose.