365 Christian Men

December 18. Chris Maxwell. Chris is a long-time pastor—five years with youth and nineteen as lead pastor. For the last fourteen years, he has been Campus Pastor and Director of Spiritual Life at Emmanuel College. He speaks in churches, conventions, and schools, and has written nine books.   On this date in 2014, Chris appeared on “Faith Talk Atlanta” and told his […] The post Chris Maxwell, US, Epilepsy Advocate first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

December 17. Brian Hardin. Brian founded the Daily Audio Bible podcast, which has been accessed 40 million times, and Four Winds Mission—“an Artistic, Socially Conscious, Community of Faith” in Tennessee. He is an accomplished record producer, a filmmaker, a photographer, a narrator, and a skillful graphic designer.  Zondervan asked Brian to write a book for adults about the Bible, and on this date […] The post Brian Hardin, US, Entrepreneur first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

December 16. Oliver Cromwell. Cromwell was a politician and Puritan. He believed men could go directly to God without a go-between, and he was willing to defend his belief with his life.  In the 1600s, civil war broke out in England with the Parliament fighting against the King. Cromwell led the Parliament Army. The King believed in his “divine right for […] The post Oliver Cromwell, England, Politician first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

December 15. Jerry Falwell, Sr. In the middle of his sophomore year in college, Falwell Sr. believed in Jesus. “I wanted to study the Bible and prepare myself for whatever God wanted me to do,” he said later. “My heart was burning to serve Christ. I knew nothing would ever be the same again.”  He switched to Bible college, became […] The post Jerry Falwell Sr., US, Pastor first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

December 14. Bryan Howard. Bryan is a man who serves Jesus with his whole life every day. Where he works, the students and teachers call him Mr. Howard. By his work, his example, and his speech, he calls them into the Kingdom of God.  On this date in 2017, Bryan won top honors as Math Coach.  […] The post Bryan Howard, US, Middle-School Principal first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

December 13. David Ring. For nearly 45 years, David has shared his story of hope with more than 100,000 people a year. He speaks at high schools, colleges, military bases, hospitals, churches, and corporations.  He and his wife Karen have four children and two grandchildren. ​His life has not been easy, but it has been full and productive. David says, “God took my […] The post David Ring, US, International Evangelist first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

December 12. Alexander Mackay. When Mackay was three, he read the New Testament, and at seven, he read Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. His father taught him geography, astronomy, and geometry. From eleven on, Mackay got interested in engines, blacksmithing, and the trades, and then mathematics, photography, and even shipbuilding. But when he was sixteen, and his mother died, he threw himself into the Scriptures—and the direction of his life was set.  When famous African explorer Henry Stanley challenged any brave Christian […] The post Alexander Mackay, Scotland, Missionary first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

December 11. Ulrich Zwingli. Zwingli was born a few months after Martin Luther, and they both served in Zurich. They both were Catholic priests, and they both wrote lengthy theses detailing the errors they saw in the Roman Catholic Church. But they were acting independently.  Zwingli said, “Before anyone in the area had ever heard of Luther, I began […] The post Ulrich Zwingli, Switzerland, Reformation Leader first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

Francis Schaeffer, a renowned theologian and author, discusses his deep commitment to integrating faith and culture. He shares the story of his journey to Switzerland, where he founded L’Abri, a thriving spiritual community. Schaeffer emphasizes the importance of perseverance and authenticity in one’s faith, recounting personal challenges that tested his resolve. His insights inspire listeners to maintain steadfastness in their beliefs and engage thoughtfully with the world around them.

December 9. Heinrich Bullinger. Heinrich was such a bright child, he was sent to learn Latin two years earlier than normal, and he learned it. When he was twelve, his father—who was a priest—sent Heinrich off to school and promised his room and clothing would be provided, but the boy must learn to understand the poor—so he would have to beg for his food.   […] The post Heinrich Bullinger, Switzerland, Theologian first appeared on 365 Christian Men.