Do you long to let go of self-centeredness and be more eternally minded? Do you desire to make a difference in the lost world but aren t sure how t...
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Jan 15, 2011
Chuck
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Jan 25, 2010
Tyler
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Gave a lot of really humbling insight into what it's like for those who sacrifice much for Christ in very dangerous places, as well as showing the need for the Church to come together to support those who do so. K.P Yohannan shares what his pilgrimage here has been like, and it's a very convicting story.
On the downside, Dr. Yohannan seems to downplay the need for western missionaries in places that need them. He does well to point out that native evangelists are being mightily used o More...
On the downside, Dr. Yohannan seems to downplay the need for western missionaries in places that need them. He does well to point out that native evangelists are being mightily used o More...
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Apr 23, 2011
Cherise
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If you're not a Christian this is a very dry read . Full of statistics and methodologies , Revolution in World Missions is a plea to Western Christians . If you are unfamiliar with Eastern missionary efforts this book may come across as harsh . The books plea is that affluent Christians in the west need to quit wasting time money and efforts into sending their own missionaries to the Asian nations and start supporting national missionaries . The author believes the issue Western Christians have
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Jul 29, 2011
Joyce
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This book is a well-written, tactful, passionate, objective presentation of the indigenous missionary movement. It is directed toward Christian Westerners in wealthy democratic nations (Americans, UK, Australia, New Zealand). And above all the book and its author, K.P. Yohannan, present a Biblical, God-centered philosophy of missions and of the Christian life (which things should be inseparable).
When I picked up this free book to begin reading, I was fully aware that its purpose is More...
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Mar 16, 2009
John
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Ths is a MUST read for anyone who wants God's heart for the World!
Yohannan is an incredible voice for worldwide evangelization, and for making the changes in missions philosophy of the western church that will help facilitate that goal.
The first part of the book is a frightening comparison of the Biblical mandate that God has given us to 'Go unto all the world and preach the gospel to all 'ethnae' (people groups), and the reality of the vast numbers of people groups More...
Yohannan is an incredible voice for worldwide evangelization, and for making the changes in missions philosophy of the western church that will help facilitate that goal.
The first part of the book is a frightening comparison of the Biblical mandate that God has given us to 'Go unto all the world and preach the gospel to all 'ethnae' (people groups), and the reality of the vast numbers of people groups More...
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Apr 13, 2010
Laura
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This book really changed my heart. The book began with the wonderful story of the man who started Gospel for Asia. But as it progressed he went in to details about the culture shock he experienced when first coming to America. He opened my eyes to how lucky I am and how often I neglect to think, feel, or live that way.
In the second part of the book he also talked about the importance of native missionaries and their important role in bringing the Gospel of Christ to the lost souls in the t More...
In the second part of the book he also talked about the importance of native missionaries and their important role in bringing the Gospel of Christ to the lost souls in the t More...
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Dec 04, 2009
Gregory
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This was a convicting book. Having recently returned from a trip to India, I've seen the immense poverty and hardship in that country. A huge percentage of the world's population lives far below the standards we enjoy in the U.S. Yohannan is director of Gospel for Asia, and their primary goal is to support native missionaries in Asia. For many reasons, natives can minister more effectively than Westerners in most Asian countries. God is doing an amazing work in the Third World. The Church
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Jul 18, 2011
Dick
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Interesting book on Christians reaching out to the people of India.
The author had nothing, was in fact barefoot until he was a teen ager.
Then he found Christ and with that came a mission to share his experience and the message of Christ with people in very remote areas of India.
He is the founder of Gospel for Asia, a mission that supports many thousands in 9 or 10 Asian countries. Amazing story, really.
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The author had nothing, was in fact barefoot until he was a teen ager.
Then he found Christ and with that came a mission to share his experience and the message of Christ with people in very remote areas of India.
He is the founder of Gospel for Asia, a mission that supports many thousands in 9 or 10 Asian countries. Amazing story, really.
He challenges you - if you are in missionary wo More...
Mar 29, 2011
Josh
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I really enjoyed this book. K.P. Yohanan's testimony is amazing. The work God is doing through native Indian missionaries is amazing.
One MAJOR caveat: This book can give the impression that Asia does not need white missionaries. I know many people, including myself, came away from the book feeling as if we had no place in the Asian church. But that is a complete misunderstanding of the gospel. Asia needs white missionaries, black missionaries, etc. Just like America needs Korean missio More...
One MAJOR caveat: This book can give the impression that Asia does not need white missionaries. I know many people, including myself, came away from the book feeling as if we had no place in the Asian church. But that is a complete misunderstanding of the gospel. Asia needs white missionaries, black missionaries, etc. Just like America needs Korean missio More...
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Dec 29, 2011
Michael
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This was one powerful book about the mission and the things that are overlooked in the Body of Christ. The main thing that captured me about reading this was the testimonies, I felt the Spirit of God just reading how people came to know Jesus Christ, by the gospel of Jesus Christ. I was very inspired by reading this, cause it answered my questions that I was curious about. I also love how the author expressed how bias America is and how we take things for granted, that is painfully true. In addi
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Sep 29, 2007
Lana
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This book shakes all of your cultural foundations. Honestly written, KP's story of experiencing America for the first time opens our eyes... it challenged me to pursue real change.
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Dec 20, 2011
Brandon
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Very challenging book. It definitely opened my eyes to a big thing that God is doing amongst our Asian brothers right now. I love how Yohannan is totally unabashed in his view of the American church and its stark contrast to not only the native missionaries of Asia, but to the New Testament church as well. It has really caused me to look at my own life as a missionary in Tanzania and evaluate my effectiveness. More importantly, its encouraged me to really invest in the lives of the people here,
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Sep 13, 2010
Evan
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My my, what to say about this one. First off, I only was able to get through about 2/3 of this book because it started to get so bad (in terms of its dry, simple writing; in terms of its repetitiveness; in terms of its brow beating; in terms of its narrow and self-righteous theology; etc.).
I was tracking with him when he said salvation and God's work is through the church, but completely shocked and angered when he described how his mission is to get money from rich westerners to More...
I was tracking with him when he said salvation and God's work is through the church, but completely shocked and angered when he described how his mission is to get money from rich westerners to More...
Aug 03, 2011
Zach
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Great book. It is very much a plea to the wealthy Western christians, but also to the not so wealthy Western christians because they make enough to support a national missionary. He is just trying to make the point that the West has put too much emphasis on buildings and their own ideas, than to recognize the need for a different missionary movement. This book gives insight into the struggles of national missionaries as well as the successes of national missionaries. It is interesting to see how
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Jul 13, 2011
Kelli
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The stories in this book are astounding and heartbreaking. Reading this, you know God is working in crazy ways, and that satan is real and trying to wreck people. The power of God is so evident throughout the stories.
K.P Yohannan writes about his first impressions of America during his first trip there and its truly eye opening seeing it from his view. I think he is a bit angry at the blessing of America and acts as if Western Christianity is useless. When in fact, despite any upbring More...
K.P Yohannan writes about his first impressions of America during his first trip there and its truly eye opening seeing it from his view. I think he is a bit angry at the blessing of America and acts as if Western Christianity is useless. When in fact, despite any upbring More...
Jul 09, 2010
Terry
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The author has a powerful thesis that in order to advance Christianity effectively in today's world that the Church should be funding indiginous missionaries, not spending enormous sums to esconce white missionaries behind safe compound walls. He is undoubtedly right. There are also many stories that reinforce the point.
His theology is traditionally Evangelical which lacks some, however his passion for Christ and his commitment to evangelism is impressive. Every active Christian More...
His theology is traditionally Evangelical which lacks some, however his passion for Christ and his commitment to evangelism is impressive. Every active Christian More...
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Jun 19, 2010
Heather
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This book tells the testamony of K. P. Yohannan and tells how God has used local missionaries throughout the world to transform lives and communities. It challenges its readers to live a life consistant with their beliefs in the Kingdom of God and salvation. It challenges Western Christians to support native works in other countries and to live outside of their comfort zone so that they can support the work of the Kingdom. This book is written by K. P. Yohannan who is the founder of Gospel for A
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Jun 17, 2008
Rachel
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It was fairly well done and laid out all right, I was just expecting more information on the native missionary movement, less guilt tripping for wealthy North Americans. The author did have some excellent points about how Gospel for Asia works to support native missionaries, and stories and examples from on the field in India (which is where his focus seems to be). It's encouraging, thought provoking and inspiring.
The information that was included about the work of native missionaries (wh More...
The information that was included about the work of native missionaries (wh More...
Apr 12, 2009
Jennifer
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This is a great book by Brother K.P. to advocate for giving missionary funds to native missionaries. Their sponsorship is very similar to sponsoring a child, where they would send you a picture of the native missionary & his/her testimony. Reading this book will make you feel guilty about the native missionaries' journeys, so don't read it if you're the type of person who has a hard time saying no. I received this free book by chance on the Internet. I think this book itself is worth a donation,
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Mar 13, 2007
david
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A scathing attack on Western Christianity, Yohanan advocates that western believers are practically useless and take up too much resources in doing missions. They eat too much candy, and spend too much money being comfortable. So instead, he says that their primary role in missions should be in giving money to third-world missionaries (such as Indians) so that they could do missions instead, citing that they are more adapted to third-world cultures, they take up less money, and they are more pas
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Sep 13, 2010
Jennannej
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I wasn't sure what to think about this book when I received it. But I was pleasantly surprised. There was a great deal of "food for thought." I didn't agree with everything, but it brought up some interesting ideas.
The book was written by an Indian promoting the "native missionary" movement. As opposed to the Western missionary taking their culture along with their religion to the nations. He compared it a bit to colonization.
Those of us in first-worl More...
The book was written by an Indian promoting the "native missionary" movement. As opposed to the Western missionary taking their culture along with their religion to the nations. He compared it a bit to colonization.
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Aug 12, 2009
Mrs.navarroツ
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This book is INCREDIBLE! It will give you a different outlook on life. It really brought me back to what being a "Christ" like Christian is all about.
KP Yohannan has clearly pinpointed the truths about many American churches. We are indeed a "Sleeping Giant" with a need to deny our flesh, pick up our cross and follow the plans of our God!
Everyone living in the USA should read this book. This book is also FREE, Visit www.gfa.org and request a free copy. Or ask me! More...
KP Yohannan has clearly pinpointed the truths about many American churches. We are indeed a "Sleeping Giant" with a need to deny our flesh, pick up our cross and follow the plans of our God!
Everyone living in the USA should read this book. This book is also FREE, Visit www.gfa.org and request a free copy. Or ask me! More...
Sep 05, 2008
Michele
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While the first few chapters were interesting and compelling, the monotony of reading the same information written in a different way chapter after chapter made finishing the book unbearable. His slamming the West for not giving up everything and living meagerly in order to support the building of churches and schools in Asia was stated over and over. While I might agree with supporting native missionaries I don't believe that he should be winning people to this ideal by trying to guilt them i
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Feb 21, 2011
Tess
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I must say this is one book which changed some of my perception of life, its realities and its fantasies.
This reads like a continuation of the Book of Acts....Very touching and humbling. I had to pause a couple of times to think about my own life and how self centered I had been when it comes to stewardship of my time and finances. I was moved as I read the missionary stories of these brave servants and warriors of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ...A must read for every Christian
This reads like a continuation of the Book of Acts....Very touching and humbling. I had to pause a couple of times to think about my own life and how self centered I had been when it comes to stewardship of my time and finances. I was moved as I read the missionary stories of these brave servants and warriors of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ...A must read for every Christian
Sep 07, 2009
Erin
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This is such a strange book. I feel like it is a worthwhile because it has a lot of good things to say. I like the idea of equipping Native missionaries to serve in their own culture. But, sometimes it is kind of unnecessarily harsh on Western culture. Basically it indicates that our only worth can be found in our ability to provide money for other people to actually do God's work. Oh, and don't ask how they'll use the money because that shows your lack of faith. It kind of takes humanity out
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May 04, 2011
Steven
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This book, if taken seriously by a Christian American is life changing. It discusses the opportunity that we have in this time to take the gospel to the third world simply by supporting missionaries already in the countries. In contrast, it shows what the church in America is doing, which on the whole is nothing of eternal value.
I had already been thinking along many of these lines, but this book just brought everything into sharp focus.
Highly recommended for any serious Chr More...
I had already been thinking along many of these lines, but this book just brought everything into sharp focus.
Highly recommended for any serious Chr More...
Mar 24, 2010
Tuuli
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Definitely an easy-read, and presents a 'revolutionary' form of missions that makes sense in many ways and is Biblically supported. I found it to be a bit harsh towards American churches, but not having been to one I can't say whether it's unjustified. My only complaint is that there are western Christians who are called to other countries and CAN and DO make amazing impacts. This seems lost underneath it all, somewhat.
Mar 08, 2011
Samantha
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This book has certainly been ordained by God Almighty and has evoked an urgency with in my spirit about nearness of eternity. There is no time to be concerned with worldly things when there are multitudes perishing because of ignorance. This book has also given me a new perspective and appreciation for the lexeme "burden". Revolution in World Missions is book worth passing to a fellow brother or sister.
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Apr 13, 2011
Nonners
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To be honest, I wasn't impressed. Especially because while reading the book I had this feeling that they were really trying to just get me to give them money. And although I believe in supporting missions all around the world, I also believe in giving your money to the right people. That's not to say that these "people" aren't the "right" people, but I wasn't moved to help them through money. Yohannan's story was most likely true. I've heard of God working in this way before
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Sep 05, 2009
Alessia
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This is the story of the founding of the GFA missions committee. I don't think the main issue in the book is relevant for today and the tone of the book can be seen as offensive. I agree with the emphasis of the book, but in today's society the book may work the opposite direction of its intent. It is also a plea to support Asian missionaries through this mission board. I believe in giving to the local church and working as a local body to support native missions, not individually supporting thr
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