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.

December 8. Tim Tebow. As a quarterback for University of Florida, on this date in 2007, Tim won the Heisman Trophy—the first sophomore to ever earn that honor. He also won two national championships and went on to the NFL.  Then he switched to baseball and signed on with an AA minor-league team. He used his football […] The post Tim Tebow, US, Football Player first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

December 7. Leonard Coote. On this date in 1942, Leonard founded International Bible College in San Antonio, Texas. It was meant to be a companion to the bible college he had launched in Japan.  In 1965, Leonard wrote a book, whose impressive title shows what Leonard was all about: Impossibilities become challenges: A record of God’s faithfulness, in saving, baptizing with the […] The post Leonard W. Coote, England, Missionary first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

December 6. John Perkins. John was born on a Southern plantation, with no father and a mother who died when he was seven months old. She died of malnutrition—in 1930—in the United States. John went on to become janitor, welder, equipment designer, Bible teacher, civil-rights activist, and community developer, and he has written fifteen books. On this date in 2006, John published Let Justice Roll Down.  He has spent 50 years leading demonstrations […] The post John M Perkins, US, Pastor first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

December 5. Joseph Hovsepian. At 12, Joseph gave his life to the Lord Jesus. At 17, Joseph volunteered to serve in the Royal Greek Air Force as a wireless engineer and he served the king’s plane. At 20, he traveled 10 days at sea, 2 days by train, and arrived in Montreal—“tired, sick, and almost penniless.” Two days later, he met the people from […] The post Joseph Hovsepian, Canada, Electronics Engineer first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

December 4. AW Tozer. The main thing about Tozer was that he was obsessed with the holiness and the goodness and the glory of God. And he wanted everyone to know that awesome Being.  Although Tozer was self-taught—he wrote more than forty books, and two of them are Christian classics. He never attended seminary, but he pastored for forty-four years. He lived a simple, non-materialistic life, never owned a […] The post AW Tozer, US, Pastor first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

December 3. Mehdi Dibaj. Dibaj had become a Christian. He said, “A Christian means one who belongs to Jesus Christ. The eternal God, who sees the end from the beginning and who has chosen me to belong to Him, knew from everlasting whose heart would be drawn to Him … I would rather have the whole world against me, but […] The post Mehdi Dibaj, Iran, Martyr first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

December 2. Michael Lovold. On this date in 2016, Michael completed the last of seven major surgeries that had left him in chronic pain in a downward spiral. And when he had come to the end of his resources, God gave him a whole new life. Here’s how it happened.  When you’ve pitched your tent at rock bottom, let God […] The post Michael Lovold, US, Truck Driver first appeared on 365 Christian Men.