365 Christian Men

October 24. Bruce Olson. Bruce is a Scandinavian American Christian missionary best known for his work in bringing Christianity to the Motilone Indians of Colombia and Venezuela. But on his very first trip into the jungle, Bruce walked in circles for hours, and when he stopped for the night, he had no machete, not even a tool to open his can of sardines.  He sat on the […] The post Bruce Olson, US, Missionary first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

October 23. Nate “The Great” Marquardt. Nate is a Mixed Martial Arts champion, and in Colorado, he founded a Martial Arts gym that produces champions.  Among other things, Nate has held multiple MMA titles, including the Strikeforce Welterweight Championship. Nate has black belts in four different martial arts.  He also appeared in the 2011 movie “Warrior.”  About his faith, Nate said, “I learned about a false Christianity […] The post Nate Marquardt, US, UFC Fighter first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

October 22. Charles Finney. Finney was a lawyer turned preacher, and many people thought his preaching sounded more like legal arguments than sermons.  He became a missionary in upstate New York. But when a man said he was pleased with Finney’s sermons, the preacher was distressed. He didn’t want to be pleasing; he wanted to be effective. So, at the end of a sermon, he challenged the […] The post Charles Finney, US Evangelist first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

October 21. Jerry Dunn. Jerry was a recognized expert on alcoholism and alcoholics. Trouble is he earned that distinction the hard way–firsthand experience.  He presented at special conferences for pastors, medical students, and doctors. Jerry was also the executive director of People’s City Mission Home in Nebraska and president of the International Union of Gospel Missions. He is author of Alcoholics […] The post Jerry Dunn, US, Author first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

October 20. Karl Howg. Karl worked hard and accomplished many big things.  But one day, he missed out on an ice cream cone and gained a large dose of wisdom. Here’s how it happened.  Your time is a gift; manage it well or lose it to lesser things.   Karl knew how to work hard. For him, a 60-hour work week was typical, and a 40-hour work week would be a vacation.  And the man was […] The post Karl Howg, US, Car Salesman first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

October 19. William R. Bright. Until eighth grade, Bill went to school in a one-room schoolhouse. And once he got started in life, he never slowed down. In 1951 he founded Campus Crusade for Christ—a ministry for university students.  Then Bill spent the next 50 years growing Campus Crusade until it became the largest international Christian ministry in the world and serves not […] The post Bill Bright, US, Evangelist first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

October 18. Remi Adeleke. Remi’s dad was an architect, an executive, and a Nigerian Chief, which made Remi a prince. But after his father passed away, Remi, his mom, and his brother moved to the Bronx. Remi said, “We went from having it all to not having much of anything.” Young and adrift, Remi turned to scamming, stealing, and selling drugs. But he did have one treat.  Once a month, he […] The post Remi Adeleke, US, Navy Seal first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

October 17. JD Gibbs. JD was the oldest son of a famous man—Joe Gibbs, long-time coach of the NFL’s Washington Redskins.  JD laughed about the fact that as he was growing up, he rarely saw his dad unless it was on a football field or a racetrack. But as soon as the first grandchild came along—like magic—dad was finding reasons to visit […] The post JD Gibbs, US, NASCAR Champion first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

October 16. Hugh Latimer. One of Latimer’s earliest memories was of when he was four. He remembered buckling his father’s armor before he went into battle. When Latimer was fourteen, he attended Cambridge University and became “ … a scrupulously observant Catholic priest.” He strongly opposed Martin Luther and the Reformation. And he was a popular preacher; he became chaplain to King Edward VI. But about himself, he said, “I was as […] The post Hugh Latimer, England, Reformer first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

William Cameron Townsend, a pioneering missionary and linguist, dedicated his life to translating the New Testament into the Cockchakel language. He shares the divine calling that inspired his journey and how he overcame numerous challenges to bridge cultural gaps through language. Townsend founded organizations that promote Bible translation, emphasizing the importance of effective communication in evangelism. His commitment to the Kachakil people showcases a remarkable blend of faith, perseverance, and cultural understanding.