365 Christian Men

July 31. John Knox. Knox was a Scottish minister, theologian, and writer who was a leader of the country’s spiritual Reformation. And he was the founder of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland. But on this date in 1547, Knox was captured by the French Navy. Speaking up against evil requires an ordinary man who trusts God. The trouble started when Cardinal Beaton—a high-ranking Catholic church […] The post John Knox, Scotland, Reformer first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 30. Frank Turek. Frank is a gifted man. He was a US Navy Aviator and has a master’s degree from George Washington University and a doctorate from Southern Evangelical Seminary. Frank is also an award-winning author and the President of CrossExamined.org, a ministry he founded for defending the gospel. Frank speaks clearly and honestly. He presents powerful and entertaining evidence for Christianity at churches, […] The post Frank Turek, US, Author first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 29. Anthony Ray Hinton. Ray was arrested, convicted, imprisoned, and sentenced to death for a crime he didn’t commit. Here’s his story. When life is unjust, turn your pain into purpose. Ray had a message, and he taught that message to his neighbor Henry, though they only had one thing in common. They were both convicts on death row. Ray had […] The post Anthony Ray Hinton, US, Speaker first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 28. Jesse Irvin Overholtzer. Jesse started out rebelling and determined to have all the fun he could. But Jesus intervened, and Jesse’s life became productive. And he didn’t tolerate obstacles. When Jesse was 60, although he had no administrative experience, he founded Child Evangelism Fellowship with stations in 51 countries, and he directed its international operation for 15 years, up until 3 years before he died. Where might and power failed, the Spirit […] The post Jesse Irvin Overholtzer, US, Administrator first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 27. François Coillard. Coillard was a missionary from France. His life was embroiled with political intrigues; and his work was interrupted and redirected by nations at war, usurpers overthrowing the government, and rival peoples failing to maintain peace long enough for the gospel to be preached. Still, Coillard demonstrated strength of character as he did the job God had sent him to do. On this date in […] The post Francois Coillard, France, Missionary first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 26. Dave Roever. Dave fought in the Vietnam War as a gunner on a US Navy riverboat. Then life changed. Dave went on to found the Roever Foundation, which has provided thousands of scholarships to students in Vietnam and other places. The Foundation has built a cardiac-care unit and a Digital Imaging Lab, which saves hundreds of Vietnamese lives—at no cost to them. The Foundation built a thirty-six-bed heart-monitoring system in […] The post Dave Roever, US, Black Beret first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 25. Justin Searle. Justin knew how to work hard and learned there was more to life than he could get by hard work alone. If life feels driven but empty, take faith to work with you. The perks and pains of overwork drove investment banker Justin Searle to say, “No more!” Compelled to succeed, he often clocked 110 hours […] The post Justin Searle, US, Senior Director of Operations first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 24. Haralan Popov. Popov was an atheist until he was a teenager, when he became a Christian. Before long, he was a pastor. But when WW II ended, Bulgaria was abandoned to Communist control. All large-scale industries, banks, and insurance companies were run by the government, and high positions in the church were taken over by Communists. Sadly, many pastors fell in line with the new regime, […] The post Haralan Popov, Bulgaria, Pastor first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 23. Mincaye. Mincaye is a man with a history. Here’s what happened: missionary pilot Nate Saint, with four other missionaries, was killed when they tried to befriend the Waodani tribe, at the time, known as the most violent society on earth. The Waodani culture was changed by the Gospel of Christ, brought to the […] The post Mincaye, Ecuador, Hunter-gatherer first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 22. Desmond Tutu. Desmond went to a segregated and underfunded all-Black school in South Africa, where he excelled, by the way. He once told an audience, “… many of the people who taught us … inspired you to want to emulate them and really to become all that you could become, … They gave you the impression that … even with all of the obstacles … in […] The post Desmond Tutu, South Africa, Activist first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 21. Kemmons Wilson. Kemmons was already a movie-theatre-owning millionaire when he took his wife and 5 little children to the capital for a family vacation. They stayed in a $6-a-night motel room, which was not only dingy and cramped, but its price zoomed to $16-a-night as soon as the motel owner saw the kids. Wilson told his wife it wasn’t fair, and within a year, he opened […] The post Kemmons Wilson, US, Founder of Holiday Inns first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 20. Frederick Douglass. Douglass was born into slavery, found a way out for himself, worked to free others, and then used his new position to work toward freedom for other groups of people. On this date in 1866, Douglass spoke at the First Women’s Rights Convention. Knowledge can be the pathway to freedom; gain it. Use it. Born into slavery in […] The post Frederick Douglass, US, Abolitionist first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 19. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Eisenhower graduated from West Point, commanded the Allied Forces in North Africa in 1942, and on D-Day, 1944, he was Supreme Commander of the troops invading France. After the war, he became President of Columbia University, and before long, he was President of the United States. A conviction is a belief that moves you to […] The post Dwight D. Eisenhower, US, President of the United States first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 18. Jerry Moldenhauer. Jerry loved Jesus Christ, and he loved a young woman. Today’s story is not dependent on the kind of job Jerry had or the place he lived. It is equally relevant for all of us who have ever loved someone who had issues of their own. Take a listen. On this date in 1987, Jerry prayed for Paula on […] The post Jerry Moldenhauer, US, Husband first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 17. Retired Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Austin. Tom and his wife Cheri lived in Hospitality House, just outside the gate of the US Military Academy at West Point. Years before, through the Officers’ Christian Fellowship (OCF), Tom, then a cadet himself, had chosen life with Jesus. And he had dreamed of someday running OCF, one of the most vibrant student organizations at the academy. He wanted […] The post Thomas Austin IV, US, Lieutenant Colonel, US Army first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 16. GR Kampfer. Kampfer was a man of mission. Like God sent Paul to the Macedonians, God sent Kampfer to Northern India to people who were “spirit worshippers sunk in the depravity of ignorance” and “driven back into the swamps and jungles.” When he arrived—though the journey had been long and exhausting and his destination was shot through with evil—he said, “How glorious these trips […] The post GR Kampfer, US, Missionary first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 15. Luke McAllister. Luke is a young man who has a heart for homeless people. Though he faces challenges around speaking, he’s taught his family to communicate and a whole community to serve. Here’s his story. People cry out for heroes, but we can only hear them if we listen. Nineteen-year-old Luke had a special routine. Most weekends, he went with his dad to […] The post Luke McAllister, US, Helper of the Homeless first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 14. Dave Rudenis. Dave was a young deacon in a local church in Florida. One evening at the church’s board meeting, the pastor challenged his team “to make a difference; to get out there and do something.” After the meeting, Dave told his pastor he didn’t think he should be “doing something” because he was “just a young deacon who liked to race […] The post Dave Rudenis, US, Auto Mechanic first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 13. Stanley Dale. Dale was an Australian who first visited New Guinea while he was in the army during World War II. When he first saw the high mountain ranges of the interior, he set his mind that someday he would come back and bring the message of God’s love to the Yali people, who lived in those remote areas. And when he came to them, once they shot him, but […] The post Stanley Dale, Australia, Missionary first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 12. Frederick Robertson. Frederick had a reputation for studying hard. He memorized the entire New Testament—in English and in Greek. And he was enthusiastically evangelical. On this date in 1840, he was ordained by the bishop of Winchester and began preaching at once. Do you sometimes wonder whether God answers prayer? Pray. When Frederick was a little boy, he […] The post Frederick Robertson, England, Minister first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 11. Eric Liddell. Eric was a champion runner and rugby player who intended to compete in the 100-meter race at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris. But stuff happened, and on this date in 1924, he won the Gold Medal for the 400-meter event. Here’s how it happened. When you walk with integrity, you forge a path for other men. As the sound of pipes and drums of the […] The post Eric Liddell, Scotland, Olympian first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 10. Adam Voss. Adam is a hard-working guy with a houseful of daughters and a love for God that shows up in everyday practical ways. Today’s story is about one of Adam’s days off from work. Your job may not make you famous, but in Kingdom currency, it’s pure gold. Adam is a Christian and […] The post Adam Voss, US, Barber first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 9. Ken Weigel. Ken struggled in some ways about finding his best place, about exactly what God was calling him to do. He had plenty of stellar gifts, but they didn’t seem to be the kinds of gifts preachers or professors had. That is—until God revealed how He sees those gifts. Listen to this. Feeling inferior can strip away your confidence; step […] The post Ken Weigel, US, Senior Director of Strategies first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 8. Setan Lee. Setan—the son of a wealthy businessperson and the “youngest student in his medical-school class”—was suddenly arrested for being intellectual. His escape was one miracle after another. On this date in 1995, Setan founded TransformAsia, which has planted thirty-six churches and built—among other things—a women’s center, Battambang Trade School, David Orphanage Center, Kambour Village Feeding Center, Joy Day Care Center, and multiple Medical Mobile Clinics. […] The post Setan Lee, Cambodia, CEO first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 7. Simpson George. Simpson faced bigotry with grace and modeled forgiveness with patience. He refused to hold a grudge, and God continued to use him. Here’s his story. Offended by man? Let it go. Be defended by God. When the Board of a Midwestern, all-white church asked Simpson to lead, Simpson asked if the church was ready for a Black pastor. […] The post Simpson George, US, Pastor first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 6. John Huss. Huss grew up poor and became a priest. But when he came face to face with Jesus Christ, Huss’s heart was changed. About 1401, Huss got a hold of some writings of John Wycliff, and from then on, he spoke out in favor of ordinary people being able to read the Scripture in their own language. For […] The post John Huss, Bohemia, Priest first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 5. John and Joseph Cathcart. John and Joe are two American men who had a heart for the Japanese. Seems like these men would do anything to tell people about Jesus. Here is the story. People need Jesus. Do whatever it takes to reach them. John breathed in the humid air of Japan’s Nara district and climbed another step. Tonight he would sleep in the […] The post John and Joseph Cathcart, US, Missionaries first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 4. Benjamin Franklin. Franklin is known to be one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Few people know that he spent only two years in school. And later, he spent two years in a colonial prison for opposing the revolution. At 12, Franklin became an indentured apprentice at his brother’s print shop, where he worked hard and was beaten often. At 16, he took […] The post Benjamin Franklin, US, Inventor first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 3. Army Ranger Sergeant Jeff Struecker. Struecker was the real-life hero behind the 2001 Oscar-winning movie: Black Hawk Down. It’s the story of 160 crack soldiers dropping into Somalia to take down 2 top lieutenants of the renegade warlord. In today’s story, Struecker’s prime directive drives a key decision. What he does is motivated by his love for God and his love for his men. Once you’ve committed never to leave a man […] The post Jeff Struecker, US, Soldier first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 2. William Booth. Booth was a minister but saw that a lot of suffering people would never come into a church. And in some places, if they did come, they wouldn’t be welcome. So Booth decided to take his preaching to the people. When other pastors denounced his ideas, he and his wife left the church and started training […] The post William Booth, England, Evangelist first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 1. Jeremiah Lanphier. Jeremiah became a Christian—and he felt deep concern for his fellow New Yorkers. So when a struggling church offered him a job visiting the congregation, he took the job. On this date in 1857, Jeremiah signed on as an inner-city missionary. “What if …?” will either cripple you or compel you. Your move. In autumn of 1857, a lot of people in New York City were unemployed. Businesses and […] The post Jeremiah Lanphier, US, Businessman first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

June 30. David Green. Green, with $600 in his pocket and a craft idea, founded the arts-and-crafts store Hobby Lobby. So far, his idea has grown into 900 stores and several major ministries. Still, the principles Green bases his decisions on are not always popular. Today’s story tells about a principle Green had to fight for. On this date […] The post David Green, US, Entrepreneur first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

June 29. Richard Allen. Allen endured huge loss as a child. But even as a new believer, he stood strong in the face of gross injustice and became one of America’s most active and influential black leaders. Obstacles can cripple or cause growth. It’s your choice. Allen was a human being who was legally owned by another human being. In the United States. In […] The post Richard Allen, US, Minister first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

June 28. Mike McNeill. Mike grew up with a dad who took him fly-fishing. But Mike knew that today in America, 50 percent of boys grow up in fatherless homes. Mike got involved in a group called Fathers in the Field, which pairs fatherless boys with Christian mentors. Today’s story is about how Mike got started with a boy we’ll call Dan.* […] The post Mike McNeill, US, Fathers in the Field first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

June 27. Ken Jacobs. Ken served his country, faced unspeakable horror, and set his own needs aside for the good of the country. On this date in 2019, Ken told what happened on D-Day—when he had a job to do. “You are expendable.” Survive that lie and live! US Army Private First Class Ken Jacobs tried peering out of the tall sides of […] The post Ken Jacobs, US, Soldier first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

June 26. Francis Scott Key. Key was a serious believer in Jesus and an amateur poet. And he was against the War of 1812. Still his strong sense of personal duty drove him to join the Georgetown Light Field Artillery. So when a situation arose that called for a soldier and a skilled negotiator, they sent Key. […] The post Francis Scott Key, US, Lawyer first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

June 25. Phil Trujillo. Phil was stockbroker, who faced some hard things. Have you ever been accused of a crime? Have you ever been tried and acquitted? Have you ever been tried and convicted and sent to prison? Have you ever had to start life all over again? This story—about Phil—offers practical ideas for issues we may be facing. Prosperity is […] The post Phil Trujillo, US, Stockbroker first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

June 24. Francis Xavier. Francis was born in the family castle in what is now Spain. When he finished his basic education, he earned a master’s degree in philosophy and taught it for four years at the University of Paris. Then he studied theology for two more years. But Francis never imagined that this God he was studying about […] The post Francis Xavier, Spain, Priest first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

June 23. Manny Pacquiao. Manny had a dream, and he wasn’t afraid of the work it would require. When he was little, Manny lived in a shack in a dense Philippines jungle, where his father climbed seventy trees a day and gathered coconuts to get the family some food—not enough food. They usually couldn’t afford rice, and Manny’s ribs and shoulders […] The post Manny Pacquiao, Philippine Islands, Boxer first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

June 22. Chris Quilala. Chris was an on-fire worship leader. When things were good, he worshiped God. When things went wrong, he had to learn what to do. When pain paralyzes you, hang tight to the truth you know. It can hold you up. Chris sat down limply. Out of habit, his arm reached for his guitar propped against the […] The post Chris Quilala, US, Worship Leader first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

June 21. Andy Stanley. Andy will tell you he’s an introvert. He says, “Crowds kill me.” At a party, he wants to find one person and sit and talk to him. But Andy is the senior pastor of North Point Ministries, which includes North Point Community Church, Buckhead Church, Browns Bridge Church, Gwinnett Church, Woodstock City Church, and Decatur City Church. And the weekly attendance for North […] The post Andy Stanley, US, Pastor first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

June 20. John Frith. Frith was a brilliant scholar and a man who loved God. And he was willing to die rather than endorse a church rule he knew to be untrue. All he had to do was agree that the church authorities were right about some things like communion and hell, and he could have had a long, productive life. […] The post John Frith, England, Priest first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

June 19. Stuart Epperson. Stu grew up on a tobacco farm. When he was about sixteen, he and a buddy were hoeing corn on a mountainside in Virginia when they saw smoke rising and ran to check it out. Turned out to be one of Stu’s relatives and the buddy’s brother operating a corn-liquor still. Stu’s first shot at being an entrepreneur! […] The post Stuart W. Epperson, US, Media Mogul first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

June 18. Harland Sanders. Harland started his business career in a questionable neighborhood known as Hell’s Half-Acre. He owned a Shell gas station, and he wheeled out an old dining table to feed homemade ham and steak dinners to truck drivers. He was hard-working, hard-driving, and hotheaded, and he never backed down from a fight. Most people know Harland Sanders as Colonel Sanders of KFC […] The post Harland Sanders, US, Entrepreneur first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

June 17. John Eliot. John dreamed of taking the gospel to nearby native Americans. On this date in 1670, John established a church at Maktapog and preached to them—a little haltingly maybe—in their own language. A fundamental Puritan tenet held that believers ought to be able to read and interpret the Bible for themselves. So while he did his full-time pastor’s job, John managed to devise […] The post John Eliot, England, Missionary first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

June 16. Glenn Cunningham. Glenn had the courage and the drive of a lion. On this date in 1934, Glenn set the World Record for the Outdoor Mile. Four years later, he set the World Record for the Indoor Mile. Wait until you hear how he got started. When tragedy strikes, triumph starts between your ears. Glenn won races. But he never should have been able […] The post Glenn Cunningham, US, Olympian first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

June 15. Kimo. Kimo lived in an Ecuadorian jungle, and his tribe’s name was Waodani, but because of their stone-age mentality and violent ways, neighboring tribes called them the Auca, which means “naked savages.” As a boy, Kimo was was taught what all the Waodani were taught: that “he must spear and live or be speared and die.” Today’s story takes place eight years after Kimo and some other natives surrounded a small group of […] The post Kimo, Ecuador, Hunter/Gatherer first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

June 14. Phil Robertson. Phil grew up in a log cabin with no electricity or phone or toilet or bathtub, and he had four brothers and two sisters. And he grew up to be a reality TV star. Phil says he came up in the 1950s, but it was more like the 1850s, and his […] The post Phil Robertson, US, Inventor first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

June 13. Dallas Willard. Dallas served for 45 years as Professor of Philosophy at the University of Southern California. He was also a Baptist pastor and wrote world-rocking books about what it means to be a Christian and what spiritual disciplines are all about. Dallas didn’t argue. He didn’t put people down. He didn’t have […] The post Dallas Willard, US, Philosopher first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

June 12. Steve Saint. Steve was born to missionaries in Ecuador—missionaries who wanted to reach a tribe whose basic teaching was, “[You] must spear and live or be speared and die.” And when Steve was five, natives speared his father, jungle-pilot Nate Saint, to death. After a time, the violent tribe did repent and turn to Christ, and one of the men who had attacked Nate Saint […] The post Steve Saint, US, Entrepreneur first appeared on 365 Christian Men.