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From the Rising of the Sun: A Journey of Worship Around the World
A unique view of Christian worship around the world.
Every Sunday Christians across the globe gather to worship Jesus, their risen Lord. Together, as a worldwide community of worshippers, they obey God's command that, "From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised" (Psalm 113:3). Christians rise, then gather together to praise God in song, to call out to him in prayer, and to hear from him through his Word.
As services in Fiji draw near to a close, Australians begin to sing their own calls to worship, as do Christians in Japan and Korea. Next, millions of Chinese believers add their voices, as do Filipinos and Indonesians. By now nearly a quarter of the earth is resounding with the sound of Christian worship. And so it goes as the sun follows its course across Europe and Africa, then South America and North America. By the time it sets again far out over the Pacific, the whole earth has given praise to God. The diversity and unity of the Church in this worship is a stunning demonstration that the Gospel of the one and only Savior crosses every kind of barrier.
In From the Rising of the Sun, you'll explore eleven locations spanning the globe, witnessing different expressions of Christian worship that are consistent with Scripture but faithful to the local language, customs, and culture. Each chapter begins with a travelogue narrative that unfolds the experience of worship in a country or region and concludes with a biblical study on a particular aspect of worship or cross-cultural engagement, showing how each worship service is unique yet distinctly biblical.
"Follow the sun" through a day of worship, beginning in Fiji and ending in the Aleutian Islands. Join in with worship in the remote jungles of Cambodia, the bustling metropolises of Korea and Australia, the plains of Zambia, the Andean heights of Chile, and many other places. Meet fellow brothers and sisters in Christ and experience how they worship and serve God in the places he has ordained for them. This is a taste of Revelation 5:9 as we, along with our brothers and sisters worldwide, worship the One who by His blood has "ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation."
Includes a code to access streaming video of the travelogue documentary!
Every Sunday Christians across the globe gather to worship Jesus, their risen Lord. Together, as a worldwide community of worshippers, they obey God's command that, "From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised" (Psalm 113:3). Christians rise, then gather together to praise God in song, to call out to him in prayer, and to hear from him through his Word.
As services in Fiji draw near to a close, Australians begin to sing their own calls to worship, as do Christians in Japan and Korea. Next, millions of Chinese believers add their voices, as do Filipinos and Indonesians. By now nearly a quarter of the earth is resounding with the sound of Christian worship. And so it goes as the sun follows its course across Europe and Africa, then South America and North America. By the time it sets again far out over the Pacific, the whole earth has given praise to God. The diversity and unity of the Church in this worship is a stunning demonstration that the Gospel of the one and only Savior crosses every kind of barrier.
In From the Rising of the Sun, you'll explore eleven locations spanning the globe, witnessing different expressions of Christian worship that are consistent with Scripture but faithful to the local language, customs, and culture. Each chapter begins with a travelogue narrative that unfolds the experience of worship in a country or region and concludes with a biblical study on a particular aspect of worship or cross-cultural engagement, showing how each worship service is unique yet distinctly biblical.
"Follow the sun" through a day of worship, beginning in Fiji and ending in the Aleutian Islands. Join in with worship in the remote jungles of Cambodia, the bustling metropolises of Korea and Australia, the plains of Zambia, the Andean heights of Chile, and many other places. Meet fellow brothers and sisters in Christ and experience how they worship and serve God in the places he has ordained for them. This is a taste of Revelation 5:9 as we, along with our brothers and sisters worldwide, worship the One who by His blood has "ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation."
Includes a code to access streaming video of the travelogue documentary!
192 pages, Paperback
Published August 19, 2025
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Tim Challies
63 books1,579 followersTim Challies is a leading evangelical blogger. A self-employed web designer, Tim lives in the outskirts of Toronto, Ontario with his wife and children.
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February 6, 2026
I loved the idea of this book - and appreciate its intention: to demonstrate the unity and diversity of worship in global evangelicalism. And the authors are at pains to be encouraging and to bring a gospel lens - both to the historic spread of the gospel, and it's manifestations in Christian worship. They describe some beautiful moments - I found their recollections from their time in churches in Morocco and Chile especially moving.
However, this also underpins it's weakness: the authors visit only Reformed churches, which aren't very representative of global Christianity. They also err on the side of imbuing wholly pure motives to historic missionaries. Perhaps they are right to do so, seeing a tendency towards the opposite. But the lack of honesty in declaring both of these positions from the outset weakens the authors' case and may unwittingly annoy or ostracise younger readers with these concerns.
However, this also underpins it's weakness: the authors visit only Reformed churches, which aren't very representative of global Christianity. They also err on the side of imbuing wholly pure motives to historic missionaries. Perhaps they are right to do so, seeing a tendency towards the opposite. But the lack of honesty in declaring both of these positions from the outset weakens the authors' case and may unwittingly annoy or ostracise younger readers with these concerns.
October 25, 2025
What a wonderful journey: reading not only about different peoples and cultures from around the world, but hearing from different believers and experiencing their worship services! I'm thankful for the Two Tims for putting this project together and eagerly anticipate watching the accompanying videos.
February 19, 2026
The premise is simple: the authors travel across the globe visiting churches there, understanding their culture and practices.
The two Tims visit 12 churches from the far East to the far West of the globe exploring the wide variety in worship styles but the great similarities in all of them: prayer, preaching and singing (and a little dancing!)
The authors visited churches in every other time zone, highlighting that the great "mexican wave" of church services across the globe: when one finishes another begins.
Tim Keesee introduces the church and country explaining a little how the Christian faith reached the peoples. He then describes their visit, the people they meet and the church services they attended. Tim Challies then captures some thoughts in the different reflections on the different elements of the worship service. He then finally provides some questions for further group or personal study and reflection.
They attend a good spread of denominations including, brethren, Baptist Anglican and Presbyterian. There are very few 'western' churches visited apart from St Paul's, Castle Hill in Sydney (home of City Alight) the other churches are in very different cultures. Whilst most are where Churches have a lot of freedoms to practice their religion, there was the inclusion of a Moroccan church which whilst Christians are not being as persecuted as some territories still experience some persecution. A helpful reminder to us who face little/no persecution for exercising our faith and coming together at church.
Overall, this book was well pulled together and captures a very fascinating and encouraging look at Christianity worldwide and explores what is church. There is far more that unites than separates us despite large geographical areas.
I'd heartedly recommend reading this book to get a glimpse of how different churches in different cultures worship.
The two Tims visit 12 churches from the far East to the far West of the globe exploring the wide variety in worship styles but the great similarities in all of them: prayer, preaching and singing (and a little dancing!)
The authors visited churches in every other time zone, highlighting that the great "mexican wave" of church services across the globe: when one finishes another begins.
Tim Keesee introduces the church and country explaining a little how the Christian faith reached the peoples. He then describes their visit, the people they meet and the church services they attended. Tim Challies then captures some thoughts in the different reflections on the different elements of the worship service. He then finally provides some questions for further group or personal study and reflection.
They attend a good spread of denominations including, brethren, Baptist Anglican and Presbyterian. There are very few 'western' churches visited apart from St Paul's, Castle Hill in Sydney (home of City Alight) the other churches are in very different cultures. Whilst most are where Churches have a lot of freedoms to practice their religion, there was the inclusion of a Moroccan church which whilst Christians are not being as persecuted as some territories still experience some persecution. A helpful reminder to us who face little/no persecution for exercising our faith and coming together at church.
Overall, this book was well pulled together and captures a very fascinating and encouraging look at Christianity worldwide and explores what is church. There is far more that unites than separates us despite large geographical areas.
I'd heartedly recommend reading this book to get a glimpse of how different churches in different cultures worship.
September 23, 2025
This project is what happens when a pastor, speaker, and blogger teams up with a documentary storyteller to explore and share glimpses of the global church.
The journey starts in Fiji and follows the sun to Australia, Asia (Korea and Cambodia), Europe (Poland), Africa (Zambia and Morocco), and the Americas (Brazil, Chile, Mexico, USA). From the hymns sung in Korea’s bustling metropolises to the prayers offered in Zambia’s open plains and a house church in Morocco, you’ll see and feel the unity and diversity of God’s people. Part travelogue, part devotional, each section includes interviews, background, and reflections on worship from Tim Challies with discussion questions.
When you buy the book in any format, you’ll also get a code for free streaming access to a high-quality, 12-episode series of videos (each about 20 minutes long) which are even better.
Either the book or video series could stand alone; they cover the same ground. This is not set up as a small group or classroom curriculum but wouldn’t take you much of a step to get there.
The journey starts in Fiji and follows the sun to Australia, Asia (Korea and Cambodia), Europe (Poland), Africa (Zambia and Morocco), and the Americas (Brazil, Chile, Mexico, USA). From the hymns sung in Korea’s bustling metropolises to the prayers offered in Zambia’s open plains and a house church in Morocco, you’ll see and feel the unity and diversity of God’s people. Part travelogue, part devotional, each section includes interviews, background, and reflections on worship from Tim Challies with discussion questions.
When you buy the book in any format, you’ll also get a code for free streaming access to a high-quality, 12-episode series of videos (each about 20 minutes long) which are even better.
Either the book or video series could stand alone; they cover the same ground. This is not set up as a small group or classroom curriculum but wouldn’t take you much of a step to get there.
December 29, 2025
What a wonderful journey of travel around the world, from time-zone to time-zone, following the sun as it rises on a new congregation in a new land and new language, but the same faith, the same Scriptures and people worshipping the same Risen Savior. This documentary book (along with the accompanying videos) tells a rich story of how believers of different cultures worship Biblically, even if they have different expressions of worship. Tim Keesee writes the main chapters, narrating the journey, the people and the experiences. Tim Challies has a devotional though after each chapter that aids in seeing the larger picture of worship of the one True God and how what we have read might apply to our lives. I highly recommend this book and the videos that go with it.
March 14, 2026
“The real taste of heaven we experienced is that all the varied expressions of worship pointed us to Jesus, who set his love on us and made us his people. Maybe that’s why in every church they made much of the cross - in the preaching, in the singing, and in the remembrance of it by the broken bread and the cup poured out. And it is at the foot of the cross that we stand as one people gathered, forgiven, and forever bound to Jesus and to each other.”
This book was encouraging - God is at work building His church from the rising of the sun to its setting.
I also enjoyed the videos that corresponded to each location. Hearing clips of their sermons and their voices in song often brought tears to my eyes.
This book was encouraging - God is at work building His church from the rising of the sun to its setting.
I also enjoyed the videos that corresponded to each location. Hearing clips of their sermons and their voices in song often brought tears to my eyes.
January 28, 2026
This was a great idea of a book. Two men travel across the globe and write their brief reflections on how Christians worship on Sundays. It definitely warmed my heart to the universal church and opened my eyes to culture.
This is a good book to recommend. Maybe to awaken some more love for missionaries in your congregation.
This is a good book to recommend. Maybe to awaken some more love for missionaries in your congregation.
October 31, 2025
This book by Tim Challies and Tim Keesee reminded me of the excellent Dispatches from the Front documentary films that Keesee made with Frontline Missions that “highlighted the marvelous extent, diversity, and unity of Christ’s Kingdom in our world”. In this book (which has accompanying streaming videos that you can access via a code in the book), Keesee joins Tim Challies on an odyssey that took them from the rising of the sun to its setting, from one side of the earth to the other.
The world is divided into twenty-four time zones. The authors decided to aim for about twelve episodes, or a country in roughly every second time zone. Once they had chosen countries, they began to search for churches within them. They found faithful churches that align with a variety of Protestant traditions. All were bound together by a deep commitment to Scripture and sound doctrine. This book is about their visits to those churches and worship services all around the world.
Each of the chapters is a travelogue drawn from Keesee’s journal during the three or four days that he and Challies spent at each location, giving the feeling that as a reader or viewer, we are right along with them.
Between the travelogue chapters that that Keesee wrote are special features that Challies wrote to go deeper on the subject of Christian worship. Challies also wrote helpful discussion questions for personal or group use to help you get the most out of the journey together.
Their travels began in Fiji, and took them to Australia, South Korea, Cambodia, Zambia, Poland, Morocco, Brazil, Chili, Mexico, before ending in Alaska.
I enjoyed reading and watching the authors as they worshipped with diverse gatherings of believers on six continents for more than a year.
The world is divided into twenty-four time zones. The authors decided to aim for about twelve episodes, or a country in roughly every second time zone. Once they had chosen countries, they began to search for churches within them. They found faithful churches that align with a variety of Protestant traditions. All were bound together by a deep commitment to Scripture and sound doctrine. This book is about their visits to those churches and worship services all around the world.
Each of the chapters is a travelogue drawn from Keesee’s journal during the three or four days that he and Challies spent at each location, giving the feeling that as a reader or viewer, we are right along with them.
Between the travelogue chapters that that Keesee wrote are special features that Challies wrote to go deeper on the subject of Christian worship. Challies also wrote helpful discussion questions for personal or group use to help you get the most out of the journey together.
Their travels began in Fiji, and took them to Australia, South Korea, Cambodia, Zambia, Poland, Morocco, Brazil, Chili, Mexico, before ending in Alaska.
I enjoyed reading and watching the authors as they worshipped with diverse gatherings of believers on six continents for more than a year.
November 7, 2025
I just love what this book represents - a celebration of the long and mighty arm of the Lord to save. It's a recognition of the fact that the Lord has done just that - rescued men and women, at the cost of his own blood, across the continents. We rightly emphasize the need for missionaries to take up the call to go and continue the work of reaching the nations, but we sometimes forget to praise God for the work he has already done. Tim Challies and Keesee have gifted us with a reminder of God's kindness across globe with this book. I heartily recommend it, along with the outstanding new song by CityAlight, Rise with the Sun, which they wrote to accompany the book.
February 12, 2026
Better Than Expected
Reading a travel journal does not spur excitement (kind of like watching your aunt’s vacation video). But our two Tims kept the action flowing while constantly honoring the Lord.
I have a new appreciation of the worldwide family of God, and eagerly anticipate an eternity with them.
I highly recommend this book. It is an adventure you won’t regret.
Reading a travel journal does not spur excitement (kind of like watching your aunt’s vacation video). But our two Tims kept the action flowing while constantly honoring the Lord.
I have a new appreciation of the worldwide family of God, and eagerly anticipate an eternity with them.
I highly recommend this book. It is an adventure you won’t regret.
October 1, 2025
What a fantastic book. I listened to this as an ALC through Libro.fm
I’ve read Tim Kesee’s previous book, Dispatches from the Front, and marveled at the ways in which God is working in other countries that are so very different from ours. That book moved me to worship, to conviction in my spirit, and to a greater appreciation for the global kingdom of God in all its glorious diversity.
This book was a very similar experience for me. Kesee is a gifted writer, but even moreso, the idea for this book was genius. He and Tim Challies start at the International Dateline in Fiji, worshipping there at a local church, getting to know the people and the culture. Then they follow the sun’s movement to their next location and spend a Sunday worshipping with a local church there. Covered in this book are their experiences in Poland, Australia, Zambia, Cambodia, Chile, South Korea, and a remote Aleutian island, just to name a few!
This is what heaven will be - different people groups and languages and cultures joined to worship their same Savior!
Additionally, the book (yes, even the audiobook), has photos and discussion questions, and even a link to a series of 20-minute videos from each of the locations where they worshipped! I’ve not yet completed those but what I have watched is spellbinding and encouraging.
Highly recommended, not just for those interested in global missions, but for every believer. We all benefit greatly from this perspective on what God is doing in His kingdom!
I’ve read Tim Kesee’s previous book, Dispatches from the Front, and marveled at the ways in which God is working in other countries that are so very different from ours. That book moved me to worship, to conviction in my spirit, and to a greater appreciation for the global kingdom of God in all its glorious diversity.
This book was a very similar experience for me. Kesee is a gifted writer, but even moreso, the idea for this book was genius. He and Tim Challies start at the International Dateline in Fiji, worshipping there at a local church, getting to know the people and the culture. Then they follow the sun’s movement to their next location and spend a Sunday worshipping with a local church there. Covered in this book are their experiences in Poland, Australia, Zambia, Cambodia, Chile, South Korea, and a remote Aleutian island, just to name a few!
This is what heaven will be - different people groups and languages and cultures joined to worship their same Savior!
Additionally, the book (yes, even the audiobook), has photos and discussion questions, and even a link to a series of 20-minute videos from each of the locations where they worshipped! I’ve not yet completed those but what I have watched is spellbinding and encouraging.
Highly recommended, not just for those interested in global missions, but for every believer. We all benefit greatly from this perspective on what God is doing in His kingdom!
August 19, 2025
In From the Rising of the Sun, Tim Challies and Tim Keesee take you on a journey of worship around the world. This book chronicles their travels as they discover how churches worship God in their own unique ways. From Lautoka, Fiji, to Unalaska, Alaska — this book will open your eyes to the praise of our God.
Customs and Cultures
Each church visited aligns with a variety of Protestant traditions. I found their descriptions to be familiar in preaching and worship, but varied in terms of customs and cultures. Keesee provides travelogue entries, while Challies offers reflections on the different elements of Christian worship they encountered.
While different music and singing styles are highlighted around the world, I was most delighted to read about their visit to St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Sydney, Australia — the home church of CityAlight. I loved reading about their ministry and convictions, especially when it comes to long songwriting sessions to get their words right, how most in their band see themselves as volunteers and hold regular jobs, and the emphasis on making their songs singable.
I was most moved by their visit to Yullin Church in Seoul, South Korea. Keesee dives into the history of missionaries and the beginnings of Korean Christianity, reminding me of the work of faithful Christians who have gone before me. He introduces us to the pastors and people of the church. I saw the importance of prayer and heard about a sermon on how the gospel must continue to be shared in our own individual families.
Gather with God’s People
I was most convicted by the house churches in Casablanca, Morocco. They don’t meet in homes to be countercultural or trendy — they are forbidden to organize Christian activities openly. I now better appreciate the privilege I have, and I don’t want to waste a single Sunday I get to gather with God’s people.
From the Rising of the Sun is a fascinating testimony of God’s faithfulness to His church, the wonderful worship of Christ, and the power of the Spirit to move in God’s people.
I received a media copy of From the Rising of the Sun and this is my honest review. @diveindigdeep
Customs and Cultures
Each church visited aligns with a variety of Protestant traditions. I found their descriptions to be familiar in preaching and worship, but varied in terms of customs and cultures. Keesee provides travelogue entries, while Challies offers reflections on the different elements of Christian worship they encountered.
While different music and singing styles are highlighted around the world, I was most delighted to read about their visit to St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Sydney, Australia — the home church of CityAlight. I loved reading about their ministry and convictions, especially when it comes to long songwriting sessions to get their words right, how most in their band see themselves as volunteers and hold regular jobs, and the emphasis on making their songs singable.
I was most moved by their visit to Yullin Church in Seoul, South Korea. Keesee dives into the history of missionaries and the beginnings of Korean Christianity, reminding me of the work of faithful Christians who have gone before me. He introduces us to the pastors and people of the church. I saw the importance of prayer and heard about a sermon on how the gospel must continue to be shared in our own individual families.
Gather with God’s People
I was most convicted by the house churches in Casablanca, Morocco. They don’t meet in homes to be countercultural or trendy — they are forbidden to organize Christian activities openly. I now better appreciate the privilege I have, and I don’t want to waste a single Sunday I get to gather with God’s people.
From the Rising of the Sun is a fascinating testimony of God’s faithfulness to His church, the wonderful worship of Christ, and the power of the Spirit to move in God’s people.
I received a media copy of From the Rising of the Sun and this is my honest review. @diveindigdeep
September 16, 2025
The concept of From the Rising of the Sun was to visit numerous countries and discover how these different cultures and peoples worship God on a Sunday morning, following the journey of the sun around the world. Different places incorporated different elements into their worship service than we are used to in the continental US, such as dancing and using more culturally significant instruments. Some churches put more of an emphasis on teaching and preaching, while others emphasized the music and singing. Throughout and in between chapters, we had history interspersed with discussion on different elements being included in worship. Even though some of the churches the Tims visited believed differently than they did, they were able to connect with people on their joint love for God, and pointed out in their writing that we can have love for everyone, even if they do not share all our beliefs exactly.
As a worship director myself, with a similar passion and desire to worship with people around the world someday, I greatly appreciated the journey through this book. While I did not get a chance to watch the accompanying video series, I could almost imagine the different services as they were described. Overall, this book was a great encouragement to me as I continue learning more about what it means to worship each and every day in everything I do.
As a worship director myself, with a similar passion and desire to worship with people around the world someday, I greatly appreciated the journey through this book. While I did not get a chance to watch the accompanying video series, I could almost imagine the different services as they were described. Overall, this book was a great encouragement to me as I continue learning more about what it means to worship each and every day in everything I do.
September 4, 2025
This book shows that western Christians can be so myopic in our view of our own worship. brothers and sisters around the world are worshipping the same God using the same scripture as part of a chorus of believers.
The authors visit prominent churches and churches that are know only to their congregants and to God, but the object of the worship is the same. I recently had to repent to a pastor for judging him and his flock for the sin of not being my church. This book serves to hammer that idea home, that though our differences are plentiful, what we have in common, Jesus, is far greater than any minor differences in the way we worship.
edit: in the past year I've read several books that in the end were valued for the increase in my knowledge. this is the first book in a long time that challaged me and my practice. what does my worship look like? You might find it does the same for you too
The authors visit prominent churches and churches that are know only to their congregants and to God, but the object of the worship is the same. I recently had to repent to a pastor for judging him and his flock for the sin of not being my church. This book serves to hammer that idea home, that though our differences are plentiful, what we have in common, Jesus, is far greater than any minor differences in the way we worship.
edit: in the past year I've read several books that in the end were valued for the increase in my knowledge. this is the first book in a long time that challaged me and my practice. what does my worship look like? You might find it does the same for you too
February 10, 2026
Reading this book alongside the book of Acts was deeply encouraging. As I made my way through Acts, I kept noting how intentional God is in His plans to establish His Church—and how He does not abandon those plans or that growing Church. From the Rising of the Sun felt like a natural extension of Acts, as we see the Church go global through Keesee’s and Challies’ journey and reflections.
I also want to give credit to Challies for the concept of this book, which is a truly unique one (to my knowledge): journeying across the globe as churches worship in different time zones. I have not read anything quite like this before, and I appreciated that originality.
Overall, this book reset my heart and hope on the Lord’s promise to unite all who love Him in eternal praise. The faithfulness of the churches highlighted here brings to mind Paul’s blessing in Ephesians 6:24: “Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love incorruptible.”
I also want to give credit to Challies for the concept of this book, which is a truly unique one (to my knowledge): journeying across the globe as churches worship in different time zones. I have not read anything quite like this before, and I appreciated that originality.
Overall, this book reset my heart and hope on the Lord’s promise to unite all who love Him in eternal praise. The faithfulness of the churches highlighted here brings to mind Paul’s blessing in Ephesians 6:24: “Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love incorruptible.”
March 19, 2026
I didn't want it to end
Traveling around the world from Australia to Alaska Challies and Keesee visit worshippers of our Lord, and Savior from around the world. From the suns rising to the suns setting around the globe it was so cool to visit a Sunday in each of these cultures. There is a code in the book to access videos where you get to meet Believers from around the world. Get a glimpse of their services, and their singing. Such an encouragement because every tribe, tongue, and nation will be before the throne crying Holy, Holy, Holy is the lamb. I truly am sad to be at the end of this journey. Can't recommend this book, and video segments enough.
Traveling around the world from Australia to Alaska Challies and Keesee visit worshippers of our Lord, and Savior from around the world. From the suns rising to the suns setting around the globe it was so cool to visit a Sunday in each of these cultures. There is a code in the book to access videos where you get to meet Believers from around the world. Get a glimpse of their services, and their singing. Such an encouragement because every tribe, tongue, and nation will be before the throne crying Holy, Holy, Holy is the lamb. I truly am sad to be at the end of this journey. Can't recommend this book, and video segments enough.
September 8, 2025
A wonderful book about the worship of God’s people around the world. The authors focused on biblical-faithful, often Reformed, congregations that worship in a variety of languages and cultures, but all stay true to what God says about worship. The videos included with every book add depth to the book and allows the reader to see the people mentioned in the text. This would be a great book to read with a group because of the discussion questions at the end of each chapter. It’s also helpful for those moving into missions and/or music ministry.
December 10, 2025
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This was such a neat read!! If they ever decide to travel to even more churches around the world and write a part 2, I’d be eager to read that too. It’s encouraging to be reminded of the broader Church that God is building, united in the gospel and yet diverse in so many other ways. It gives me a glimpse into what heaven will be like, and I’m looking forward to meeting and worshipping with fellow believers from every corner of the world in eternity.
This was such a neat read!! If they ever decide to travel to even more churches around the world and write a part 2, I’d be eager to read that too. It’s encouraging to be reminded of the broader Church that God is building, united in the gospel and yet diverse in so many other ways. It gives me a glimpse into what heaven will be like, and I’m looking forward to meeting and worshipping with fellow believers from every corner of the world in eternity.
December 15, 2025
This was such a good book. I looked forward to every chapter. Keesee has a great writing style and gives fantastic descriptions of the churches they visited. Each chapter also had discussion questions and a section about cultural differences that are helpful to know.
Don't miss the videos found on Study Gateway that go along with each chapter. It's a great way to put faces with the names and to see the vast differences in the locations they visited.
Praise the Lord for His church!
Don't miss the videos found on Study Gateway that go along with each chapter. It's a great way to put faces with the names and to see the vast differences in the locations they visited.
Praise the Lord for His church!
September 6, 2025
By God’s grace and providence, Tim and Tim turned my own dream into their reality. This book is a wondrous documentation of their experiences perfectly highlighting the diversity, unity, and beauty of the global church, and it will leave you with nothing but awe and praise for our great, global God. I will be recommending this book for anyone and everyone!
November 12, 2025
Davis Livingstone once said, “It is far easier to travel than to write about it.” Tim Keesee is a master at both! What an incredible account of true worship throughout the world! In between these incredible accounts, Tim Challies shares helpful tidbits for those traveling abroad. I cannot wait to watch the series the book follows.
September 21, 2025
I always enjoy Tim Keesee’s writing and I appreciated Challies thoughtful questions at the end of the chapters. It was a joy to experience worship in many languages and countries. Such a treat to see the body of Christ around the world.
November 19, 2025
This was a unique book and a reminder that when we worship every Sunday at our local church, many believers around the world are united in the same purpose. There’s a tie of unity in Christ that binds us together.
January 11, 2026
Intensely worship-inspiring and edifying. The videos contain even more. Privileged to have hosted Challies for a trip around Singapore for his stopover day which was part of this journey. May God continue to use these brothers mightily.
January 19, 2026
A wonderful collection of short travel logs to visit church services around the world. This book was an encouragement to me as it reflected on the work of the church spreading out to all corners of the world while maintaining the message of the Gospel.
October 7, 2025
An absolute delight!
October 18, 2025
Beautiful portrait of Revelation 5:9.
October 21, 2025
An uplifting and delightful book which honors the Church and exalts our Savior King who rules over it. Please feast upon these pages (or the audio as I did) for the joy of your own soul!
November 16, 2025
Loved it! Each story from each country visited had me hooked from the first sentence! A must read!
November 28, 2025
Another easy read by Tim Keesee that I wish I had written.
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