New Books Network In the Footsteps of St. Thomas (with Bishop Daniel Timotheos): Spreading the Gospel in the Indian Ocean World
Nov 26, 2025
Bishop Daniel Timotheos, a leader in GFA World and Bishop of the Believers Eastern Church, shares insights from his unique blend of Indian Orthodox roots and modern missionary practices. He discusses the deep history of St. Thomas in India and his father's founding of a church aimed at local evangelism. Bishop Daniel emphasizes the importance of national missionaries and the cultural relevance in spreading the Gospel. He recounts inspiring stories of conversions and the mission's rapid growth across the Indian Ocean and Africa, urging listeners to engage in global evangelism.
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Global Imbalance In Gospel Access
- Bishop Daniel emphasizes that most of the world lacks regular access to the Christian faith and resources like churches and Christian media.
- He contrasts Western saturation with vast unreached regions where national missionaries are essential to reach neighbors.
A Father's Tree-Top Calling
- Bishop Daniel's father climbed a tree to hear a missionary call at age 16 and then spent eight years sharing Christ despite beatings and Bible burnings.
- That early grassroots experience launched a movement that now spans thousands of parishes and millions of members.
Prioritize National Missionaries
- Send and raise national missionaries who speak the language, fit the culture, and already live at the level of the people.
- Use local workers to avoid outsider imposition and to make evangelization neighbor-to-neighbor effective.
