365 Christian Men

April 12. Robert Murray M’Cheyne. Two resolutions marked Robert’s ministry. One: Never rest until you accomplish your task. Two: Never hurry in a way that prevents the Holy Spirit from calming your heart. Robert—the son of a Scottish lawyer—spent his early life in comfort and luxury, but when his older brother died, Robert looked for […] The post Robert Murray M’Cheyne, Scottish Preacher first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

April 11. Anthony Ashley Cooper. Anthony was the Seventh Earl of Shaftesbury. He came to be a Christian through the care of his first best friend –an old family servant who loved the Lord. Anthony believed the true responsibilities of Christian aristocrats included caring for the bodies and the souls of those entrusted to their […] The post Anthony Ashley Cooper, England, Industrial Reformer first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

April 10. John Harper. Growing up in a Christian household, Harper came to faith when he was 14. By the he turned 18, he couldn’t be kept quiet. He had to preach about Jesus. He became a pastor and served churches in Glasgow and London before he went to Chicago in 1911 and back to […] The post John Harper, Scotland, Preacher first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

April 9. William Seymour. All his life, Seymour never let a locked door stop him from seeking God’s will. Born to freed slaves, Seymour fled the deep south to escape poverty, oppression, and prejudice. But while he was working in Ohio, he contracted smallpox, which left him partially blind. But it also confirmed in him […] The post William Seymour, US, Pastor first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

April 8. James Chalmers. Chalmers was known to be a stubborn man—a stubborn man on fire to be the first one to preach to a group of people who needed Jesus. So Chalmers and his first wife Anne sailed to the Cook Islands northeast of New Zealand. Part-way there, they were shipwrecked, stranded, and rescued […] The post James Chalmers, Scotland, Missionary first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

April 7. Bob Gass. Bob preached his first sermon when he was 13, and he entered full-time ministry at the age of 18. He worked as a pastor, a guest speaker, and an evangelist before beginning his career as an author. In 1994, at age 50, Bob produced the first edition of “The Word for […] The post Bob Gass, US, Author first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

April 6. Eric Irivuzumugabe. On this date in 1994, a plane carrying the president of Rwanda was shot down, launching a 100-day genocide against the Tutsis people by the Hutu people. More than 800,000 Tutsies died. Two million became refugees, and there were 120,000 new orphans. Eric was one of those orphans. But God showed […] The post Eric Irivuzumugabe, Rwanda, Evangelist first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

April 5. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pastor and theologian, who became the lead spokesperson for German Protestant resistance to the Nazis. Much of his resistance work was done undercover inside the Germany’s Military Intelligence organization, but he also demanded that the Nazi’s change the way they defined Jewish people. He insisted Christians with Jewish ancestry were […] The post Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Germany, Minister first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

April 4. Ronald Dale Jackson. Ronald is a deaf-blind man with blond hair, cut military short. In a church basement in New York City, an American Sign-Language interpreter named Pamela and her husband JH met Ronald, and they marveled at a man who had lost both hearing and sight, but gained the presence of God. […] The post Ronald Dale Jackson, US, Deaf-Blind Evangelist first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

April 3. John Jasper. John was baptized one morning and preached a funeral service that same afternoon. Being a man of reason and courage, he defied the laws of Virginia that forbade slaves to learn to read and write. More than a century later, that same state recognized John’s achievements and honored him as a […] The post John Jasper, US, Pastor first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

April 2. Mark Palm. What young boy doesn’t dream of flying an airplane? Mark Palm is no exception. But young Mark had a second passion, and that was to help people. In August of 2000, Mark founded Samaritan Aviation, a ministry that provides flight-related medical services to people who live in the remote jungle regions […] The post Mark Palm, US, Aviator first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

April 1. Jack Wyrtzen. Jack was not always Jack. He was originally dubbed Caspar, but high-school classmates showed him the wisdom of an immediate name change. So Jack—not Caspar—was less than respectful of Christianity. Early encounters included mocking a Bible teacher at the YMCA and a fist-fight at the Methodist Church. Young Jack was a […] The post Jack Wyrtzen, US, Evangelist first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

March 31. Franklin Graham. Franklin—the son of American evangelist Billy Graham—is a well-known evangelist, missionary, and author. He serves as president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief organization. Franklin has conducted evangelistic Festivals (formerly called Crusades) across the US and in forty-nine other countries. He meets with world leaders and encourages people to engage in civic opportunities in their own locales. His […] The post Franklin Graham, US, Evangelist first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

March 30. Charles Simeon. Simeon was an Anglican pastor at the Holy Trinity Church in Cambridge (England) for fifty-four years. His entire ministry was at this church, but his influence went much further. He mentored young men who wanted to become pastors and taught them that sermons should humble the sinner, exalt the Savior, and promote holiness. At the time of his death […] The post Charles Simeon, British Minister first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

March 29. John Wooden. John is best known for his phenomenal success as the coach of the UCLA Bruins basketball team. But he was also the first person to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in two roles: player and coach. John defines success, both on and off the basketball court, in terms of discipline, patience, and humility: “Talent is […] The post John Wooden, US, Basketball Coach first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

March 28. Rick Warren. Wisdom. Hope. Encouragement. Vision. Pick any or all of these words to describe to Rick Warren and you will be right. Rick is the founder of Saddleback Church and one of the leading pastors in the US. He is a well-known author of books whose purpose is to help Christians, whether those Christians are in the […] The post Rick Warren, US, Pastor first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

March 27. Art Hallett. Musician, songwriter, software engineer, worship leader, teacher, preacher—all these words describe Art. He currently serves as Director of Prison Ministries for Evangelism Explosion International (EEPM). He also founded Hallett Prison Ministries and speaks at churches across the country and internationally. On this date in 1984, Art became a member of the Sarasota Baptist Church—where he has faithfully served as a commissioned missionary. Here is […] The post Art Hallett, US, Software Engineer first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

March 26. Loren Cunningham. Loren could be a wealthy man if he wanted to. He is an “accomplished author and a world-renowned public speaker.” But he donates his book royalties to Youth With A Mission (also known as YWAM), which he founded. And he doesn’t charge a speaking fee or ask for an honorarium. Loren grew up in a family with limited financial resources. Yet his parents gave 30% […] The post Loren Cunningham, US, Founder of Youth With A Mission first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

March 25. Thomas Clarkson. Clarkson was headed for a promising church career. The son of a British clergyman and teacher, he entered Cambridge University to prepare for ministry. While there, he wrote an essay against slavery that changed not only his life, but the lives of countless others. Clarkson worked with William Wilberforce, the British abolitionist, to gather evidence against […] The post Thomas Clarkson, Great Britain, Abolitionist first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

March 24: Craig Garland. Craig runs a jail ministry and a local Bible study, both of which focus on helping people with addictions. Here’s today’s story. God can use a man’s “Yes, send me” to free the addicted. As Craig made his forty-five-minute commute, he couldn’t believe that at forty-two he had even considered doing the one thing he had said he would never do. […] The post Craig Garland, US, Construction first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

March 23. James Arnold Taylor. James has many voices. More than 200. He is a well-known voice actor and has hosted Star War Weekends at Disney Hollywood Studios. He is also the author of JAT: 365 Inspirations for the Pursuit of Your Dreams. On this date in 2007, the animated action film and video game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles premiered, with James providing the voice of […] The post James Arnold Taylor, US, Voice Actor first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

March 22. Pete Noyes. Pete is a banana farmer in Hawaii. It’s not the life he had envisioned for himself back when he was a businessman in Seattle. This is his story. Even when you think God doesn’t see you, you can come to Him for help. On his banana farm in Hawaii, Pete was hacking away at ten acres of nine-foot-tall grass with a […] The post Pete Noyes, US, Father first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

March 21. Thomas Spurgeon. Thomas, whose name means twin, was indeed a twin, born to Charles Haddon and Susannah Spurgeon in 1856. His name also means leader, but young Thomas was plagued with ill health that derailed his dreams of attending Pastors’ College in England. Instead, his parents sent him to Australia. Eventually, after building his health and preaching in Australia, […] The post Thomas Spurgeon, England, Pastor first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

March 20. John Foxe. Foxe was an English protestant author best known for his book on martyrs. Before he began his massive work with possibly the longest title of any work ever published in the English language, he taught logic at Oxford, served as a private tutor, and wrote Latin plays with biblical themes. On this date in 1563, the […] The post John Foxe, England, Historian first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

March 19. Jay Bradley Thompson. Thompson was a musician and a composer, whose determination allowed him to write music and lyrics even as ALS was robbing him of his muscle control. Read his story here. You’re on a mission from God; make every moment count. With life-support machines doing their jobs, Thompson sat motionless in a wheelchair, and about twenty-five children […] The post Jay Bradley Thompson, US, Composer first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

March 18. Nikolai Khamara. Nikolai described himself as a man without a conscience who did not care who he hurt. He lived in the Soviet Union during a time when religion was closely monitored by the government. On this date in 1966, the government of the Soviet Union ordered fines and imprisonment for people who held […] The post Nikolai Khamara, Russia, Thief first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

March 17. Saint Patrick. When we think of Saint Patrick, we usually think of parades, shamrocks, green drinks, and corned beef and cabbage. Everyone is “Irish” on Saint Patrick’s Day. But Patrick wasn’t Irish. And he wasn’t Patrick. He was born Patricius, somewhere in Romanized Britain, to a wealthy family. And in his early years, he wasn’t particularly saintly either. […] The post Patrick, Britain, Missionary to Ireland first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

March 16. Kirk Samuels. Today’s story could have ended very differently. On this date in 2014, Kirk was just seconds away from ending his life. Today, he is a gifted speaker and a radio personality who focuses on the leadership potential that every man has. He serves on the board of Step Seven (a faith-based ministry that helps men overcome addictions and learn […] The post Kirk Samuels, US, Author first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

March 15. Phil Saint. Some artists use paint. Some use pen and ink. Others use clay or marble or glass. Phil used chalk. And God used Phil. Phil learned the fundamentals of art from his father, a stained-glass artist who designed the stained-glass windows in the National Cathedral in Washington, DC. And he learned draftsmanship from a famous cartoonist. At […] The post Phil Saint, US, Artist first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

March 14. Lecrae Moore. Known by a single moniker, Lecrae has won multiple Grammy awards, multiple Dove awards, and multiple Soul Train Music Awards. He also wrote Unashamed—“one man’s journey to faith and freedom.” He is a world-renowned gospel-hip-hop/rap recording artist, an entrepreneur, and a social activist. His early life was troubled—no father, a single mother, abusive care-givers, and gangster uncles. He struggled with depression, thoughts of suicide, […] The post Lecrae Moore, US, Rap Artist first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

March 13. Andrew van der Bijl: Brother Andrew. Some people call him “God’s Smuggler,” but Andrew prefers the simple appellation “brother,” a term that applies to all who believe. He thinks of himself as an ordinary person who has done extraordinary things simply because he follows Jesus. Brother Andrew’s early ministry was to take Bibles and other evangelical literature to […] The post Brother Andrew, Holland, Missionary to Yugoslavia first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

March 12. John Ferrier. John was a skillful and courageous pilot who flew combat missions in Korea and commercial flights for United Airlines. While in Korea, he earned a medal for bravery when he risked his life to fly cover over a downed Marine pilot. John was also part of Kanukuk, an organization that runs outdoor youth camps designed to incorporate the Christian principle of God first, […] The post John T. Ferrier, US, Colorado Air National Guard first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

March 11. William Carey. Carey grew up poor, with a meager education. But after he was converted, his thirst for education was so great that he mastered Latin grammar in six weeks, French and Dutch in three weeks each, and quickly learned Greek and Hebrew. Eventually, Carey earned the title of Doctor and became a professor at the first British college in Calcutta. Carey longed to take the gospel […] The post William Carey, England, Missionary to India first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

March 10. William Chalmers Burns. As a youngster, Burns had two goals: to have lots of money and to live in a grand house. So he headed to Edinburgh to study law. But at university, when Burns was seventeen, he met Jesus, and his life changed. His new goal became to glorify God in all the earth. For fifteen years, he preached revival in Scotland. Then he served another twenty […] The post William Burns, Scotland, Missionary first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

March 9. Casper ten Boom. Casper was a Dutch watch-maker. More significantly, he was a devout Christian who maintained a prayer tradition that had begun before he was born. Casper’s parents had started assembling believers to pray for Jerusalem and for Jewish people around the world. With his father, Casper led 5,200 intercessory prayer meetings over a span of 100 years for Jerusalem and the ancient people of God. The […] The post Casper ten Boom, Holland, Watchmaker first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

March 8. Pope John Paul II. Before John Paul was pope, he lived in Nazi-occupied Poland. Fortunately, the Archbishop of Krakow ran an underground seminary, and the future pope was able to study for the priesthood. After seminary—and after the war—he traveled to Rome to earn a doctorate in theology. Pope John Paul went on to become the first non-Italian pope in more than 400 years, […] The post John Paul II, Poland, Pope first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

March 7. Emperor Constantine I. Of all the emperors Rome ever had, only Constantine I was called “The Great.” He unified and strengthened the empire, built a new capital, and was the first Christian emperor of Rome. He gave Christianity the social and political respectability it had previously lacked. On this date in 321, Constantine decreed that—throughout the Roman empire—Sunday would be a day of rest. Not everyone was pleased with […] The post Constantine, Roman Emperor first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

March 6. Brent Henderson. Young Brent was a skinny kid from Pennsylvania. And he was smaller than his classmates, who bullied him. He didn’t play sports, and he didn’t fit in. So he retreated to the outdoors, where he seemed to fit better. And he grew up with a passion for the outdoors and for outdoor adventures. As an adult, Brent worked in a steel mill, performed with […] The post Brent Henderson, US, Pastor first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

March 5. Daniel Webster. When you think of Daniel, think of the number three. He was a member of three different political parties, each of which advocated for strong centralized government: the Federalists, the National Republicans, and the Whigs. He ran, unsuccessfully, for the office of President three times: 1836, 1848, and 1852. He served as Secretary of State under three different presidents: William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, and Millard Fillmore. While serving in […] The post Daniel Webster, US, Statesman first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

March 4. Franco Santoriello. “When Franco was a teenager, his dream was to play football. He practiced hard, got good grades to get a scholarship, and even wanted to take ballet to improve his game. While weight training, a gym buddy told him about a body-building competition and urged Franco him to compete. Franco thought the […] The post Franco Santoriello, US, Bodybuilder first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

March 3. Dawson Trotman. Dawson was a producer. He was a California lumberyard worker. He had started out strong, but after a brilliant high school career, Dawson’s life floundered. He went from Boy Scout, student body president, and valedictorian to gambler, pool shark, and drunk. He was running bootleg liquor and consuming it—during Prohibition. When local law-enforcement officers caught him drinking, he uttered a quick “save me” […] The post Dawson Trotman, US, Evangelist first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

March 2. Jeffrey Fidler. Jeffrey had been a construction worker. He had been a husband, and he had been a father. Enter heroin. Exit hope. Until this date in 1995, when God showed up. Here’s today’s story. Shame can cripple a man; embrace the truth and break free. Jeff was a man who loved his family, but drug […] The post Jeffrey Fidler, US, Construction Worker first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

It is a 365 2024 update from the executive Director Blake Mattocks. 365 Christian Men is a project built on some basic truths about God and His character. God cares deeply about each man, and He has a specific purpose for every man’s life. In fact, God wants to tell His stories through the lives […] The post 365 2024 update first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

February 28. David Wilkerson. Wilkerson was the founding pastor of the non-denominational Times Square Church in New York City and the founder of the addiction-recovery program Teen Challenge. He started as a Pentecostal preacher in rural Pennsylvania. On this date in 1958, Wilkerson drove eight hours to preach God’s love to members of a New York gang. Soon he moved to New York City to minister to the gangs. In 1962, Wilkerson published The […] The post David Wilkerson, US, Evangelist first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

February 27. AR Bernard. Bernard left a 10-year career with a major New York bank and went into full-time ministry. After multiple adventures with God, Bernard and his wife Karen founded the Christian Cultural Center, which grew into a global platform for the gospel and is now the largest house of worship in New York City. It has more than 37,000 […] The post AR Bernard, US, Author, Teacher, Mentor first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

February 26. John Chrysostom. As a young man, John was severe in rejecting a life of luxury and ease. He spoke the truth plainly and in love, and people hungered for his leadership so much they virtually kidnaped him. A military escort took him to Constantinople, where he reluctantly agreed to be consecrated their bishop. On this […] The post John Chrysostom, Turkey, Archbishop first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

February 25. Brian Johnson. Brian writes award-winning music, speaks professionally, and is the co-founder of Bethel Music and WorshipU with his wife Jenn Johnson. (WorshipU offers courses in all aspects of worship ministry.) Brian strives to combine expert musicianship and songwriting with prophetic worship. He and Jenn help worshippers take hold of their true identities and pursue intimacy with God above all else. This […] The post Brian Johnson, US, Author first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

February 24. Francis of Assisi. Before Francis became a Catholic friar, deacon, and preacher, he was a rebellious teenager. His parents were wealthy, and he was raised in luxury. He was so well known for drinking and partying, his pals called him “King of Revels.” Francis’s first dream was to become a war hero, a knight in battle. But in his first war, […] The post Francis of Assisi, Italy, Preacher first appeared on 365 Christian Men.