A Company of Heroes
Portraits from the Gospel's Global Advance (Foreword by Tim Challies)
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Pub Date Apr 30 2019 | Archive Date Apr 05 2019
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Description
This book, written by a missions journalist as he traveled throughout 20 different countries, highlights the lives of Christians past and present whose examples of endurance, courage, sacrifice, and humility will connect readers with God’s unstoppable work across the world.
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Advance Praise
“I have so enjoyed reading Tim Keesee’s books. He is truly a ‘frontlines’ brother in Christ who tells it like it is on the battlefield / mission field.”
—Joni Eareckson Tada, Founder and CEO, Joni and Friends; author, Joni and A Place of Healing
“Tim Keesee is both a master storyteller and faithful theologian. Each page is a poetic narrative of faith, hardship, and Jesus building his world through weak and ordinary people. A Company of Heroes pulses with the resolute energy of God’s saving love. Keesee writes, ‘In the name of Jesus, demons are cast out—and in the name of Jesus, fear is cast out.’ That God himself saves you from the fear of man just might be the most misunderstood reality of the modern church. The love of Christ and the perseverance of the saints together will subdue forces of evil and change the course of history. This book represents a poetic collaboration of Keesee and a modern-day great cloud of witnesses, and each chapter displays the highest achievement of missionary valor. All Christians should read this book.”
—Rosaria Butterfield, Former Professor of English, Syracuse University; author, The Gospel Comes with a House Key
“Tim Keesee’s journals bring to light stories of mercy, endurance, and audacity. The heroes in this book are the hands and feet of Jesus—hands scarred and stained by service and feet that go to hard places with the gospel message that shatters darkness and sets captives free.”
—Jim DeMint, former United States senator; Chairman, Conservative Partnership Institute
“One of the greatest joys of being a pastor is hearing people tell me their stories of God’s grace in their lives. A Company of Heroes is a book of stories of the amazing grace of God and the power of the Holy Spirit in the lives of faithful servants of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Their stories help us to know we’re not alone, and they help us to remember that our lives and our stories are not worthless or meaningless if we are living for God’s glory and not our own.”
—Burk Parsons, Senior Pastor, St. Andrew’s Chapel, Sanford, Florida; Editor, Tabletalk
“Peopling that great heavenly choir is among the missionary’s greatest motivations. Tim Keesee compels us to sit at the feet of this great cloud of witnesses by presenting a kaleidoscope of missionary lives. From mosques to Mormons—from first world to third—he urges us to lock shields with the great soldiers and choristers of the past and present. In A Company of Heroes, Keesee writes brilliantly as a reporter and lover of gospel advance.”
—Paul Schlehlein, missionary church planter, South Africa; author, John G. Paton: Missionary to the Cannibals of the South Seas
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781433562570 |
| PRICE | $29.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Sarah C, Reviewer
This book is definitely a must read for a Christians. To read about these Christians living for the mission of God is so encouraging and very convicting. They were such an encouragement to read about!
Reviewer 338953
This book can be both scary and encouraging all in the same paragraph. The threat of deportation, prison, torture, and death are petrifying, but the churches planted, bibles translated, lives transformed and souls saved are glorious.
What do you know about the church in Morocco? Laos? Ethiopia? Salt Lake City? I have to admit before I read this book I didn’t know there were believers in some of these countries. Those parts of the book were amazing. It was wonderful to meet those willing to risk everything because of their love of the Lord as they pass on the faith to those who love Him just as much. However, that spirit of surrender, sacrifice, joy, trust, and love permeates not just their story but all the stories throughout this book whether it is set in a foreign land or our own backyard.
This book is a mix of travelogue, journal, and family history. We get to know the author better than we get to know some of the missionaries. We meet his family, mentors, and friends. As he travels, we get to hear his thoughts and impressions as he prays, worships, and learns with believers around the world. All of that is mixed with hymns special to him, Bible lessons, and historical context. I did find that that part got a little slow and wished that he would spend more time introducing us to believers from other countries, but that was just my personal opinion. I would still recommend it to everyone interested in a brief overview of Christianity worldwide.
I received this as a free ARC through NetGalley and Crossway. No favorable review was required, and it was my pleasure to provide my honest opinions.
Reviewer 524540
I enjoy reading missionary books. That love is what prompted me to read this book. This is written by a missions journalist telling stories of various peoples from various countries. This shows you in many ways that God is working around the world to draw all men to himself. I was encouraged and challenged as I read this book. Reading stories of people who have made sacrifices for the gospel challenged me to make more sacrifices. Reading how the gospel is spreading around the world now and not 100 years ago was encouraging.
I was reading this whenever I had a few minutes, I wanted to read just a bit more. It challenged me to keep reading missionary stories.
Ranger H, Educator
Thanks to the galley for a free copy (Net Galley)
Okay, other than maybe a little too much space spent on him this book takes you on the travels of those souls brave enough to put feet to their faith and make their lips match their lives. Very good on what the Lord STILL is doing with the few.
Jill T, Reviewer
5 stars
An amazing look at the men and women who are risking their lives to share the gospel of Jesus across the globe. As well as stories of people in America who have made a big and small impact with their witness and their very lives. All Christians should read this book. I so highly recommend it.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for a honest review.
Educator 443845
This is a fascinating read. I can't stop recommending it and buying it for others. Tim Keesee has a way of bringing missions stories to life on every page. This book in particular is packed with stories from here and abroad from now and centuries past. It's a book that will give you a broad look at Christianity and missions.
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