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.

October 14. John Wesley. Wesley grew up in a Christian home—the fifteenth of the nineteen children of an Anglican pastor and a devout mother. He always thought of himself as a believer and became a priest. On this date in 1735, he sailed to the newly founded colony Georgia, but neither the colonists nor the native people took to his message. After two years, […] The post John Wesley, England, Pastor first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

October 13. Abraham Kuyper. When Abraham was a boy, people thought him dull-witted, but he graduated university with honors and went on to earn a doctorate in theology. He was Prime Minister of the Netherlands and founded the Free University of Amsterdam, where he also served as president and professor of theology.  He established the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands and became editor-in-chief of De Standaard. On this date in 1898, Abraham lectured […] The post Abraham Kuyper, Netherlands, Politician first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

October 12. Thomas Bilney. Thomas first found forgiveness through a translation of the Bible done by Erasmus.  As Thomas grew in faith, he studied the writings of William Tyndale, and Thomas spoke out every chance he got—He preached that every man had a right to read the Scriptures in his own language. In 1531, Thomas was burned at the stake. Here’s his story.  Faltering faith? God is the God of new beginnings.  […] The post Thomas Bilney, England, Priest first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

October 11. Robert Hamill Nassau. On this date in 1835, Nassau was born in Pennsylvania. But for forty-five years, he worked in various parts of Africa as a missionary, a medical doctor, a scientist, an explorer, a pioneer, and a prolific author.  Nassau sent large collections of cultural artifacts to the University of Pennsylvania and Princeton for study, and he was the […] The post Robert Hamill Nassau, US, Physician first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

October 10. Chris Green. Chris used to work for FedEx. Now—all around the world—he rescues children.  He founded Vision for the Children, International (VFTCI), which provides proactive and preventative care for at-risk children and their families. Because more than 80% of the 150 million UNICEF orphans in the world actually have a living parent, VFTCI finds ways to change the conditions that force parents to abandon their children.  Chris’s group operates Transitional Living Centers for […] The post Chris Green, US, FedEx first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

October 9. John Peters. John is a successful entrepreneur, who has built and sold multiple businesses. Every business is started with one idea in mind: to sell it. In 2018, he sold a large national-service company and has experienced success.  And not just in the US, but globally. With a handpicked team, he also invests on other continents. The goal: to fund, train, and mentor Christian entrepreneurs.  John has helped fund building projects in The Middle East and […] The post John Peters, US, Business Owner first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

October 8. George Washington Carver. Carver was an American professor, agricultural scientist, and inventor. When he was young, he was known as “the plant doctor.” He told about when he was a young boy and said,  “Often … people … would say to me, ‘George, my fern is sick. See what you can do with it.’… At this time I had never heard of botany and could scarcely read.” But he got the plants […] The post George Washington Carver, US, Scientist first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

October 7. Daniel James Draper. On this date in 1835, Draper was ordained a minister, and after a few years pastoring at a local church, for the next thirty years, he served in Australia.  At various places in Australia, Draper built churches and schools and worked to make sure the people were cared for. When he was in charge of the […] The post Daniel James Draper, England, Minister first appeared on 365 Christian Men.