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.