Dangerously Alive: African adventures of faith under fire
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Overview
Dangerously Alive tells the epic and adventurous biography of Simon Guillebaud and his 10 years of being a front-line evangelist in Burundi - one of the most dangerous countries on earth.
In 1999 Simon went to Burundi with a team of evangelistic, which he pulled together to reach the youths of the streets. Several colleagues died and God honoured their efforts. Hundreds found faith and miracles became almost a daily occurrence.
Simon tells us in the book how he did not expect to survive, however God had other plans. A lady that Simon met called Lizzie was willing to share his tough life: they now have three children.
During his time in Burundi Simon was determined to construct the best conference centre there, which was built without incurring debts or paying bribes.
Simon states -
’The book combines prayer letters, diary entries and reflections from ten years in a war zone, from very humble beginnings to a massively fruitful ministry. It covers witchcraft, miracles, evangelism, Islam, orphans, street kids, aids, business for mission, and stories of triumphant faith in the midst of hideous suffering. It includes dark times and disillusionments. It’s real, vulnerable and raw.’
Ten years in the life of a front-line evangelist in Burundi: learning to trust God in the most extreme circumstances
Contents
Map of Burundi 8
Foreword 11
Prologue 13
1. The Call 16
2. A Reckless Faith? 26
3. Room for Hope 37
4. Life to the Full 49
5. A Sense of Urgency 60
6. The Adventure of Living or the Safety of Existing 70
7. Lessons from the Conflict 81
8. How Hungry Are We? 93
9. Peace on a Knife-Edge 110
10. A Christianity that Ruins Your Life 121
11. Daring to Come Alive 133
12. Halfway and Beyond 145
13. An Effortless Intimacy? 154
14. Joining in God’s Story 165
15. A Reordering of Priorities 177
16. A Horizon of Hope 188
17. The Art of Perseverance 198
18. New Challenges 209
19. Caring in a Way that Costs 220
20. Ministering Christ to “the Least of These” 234
Epilogue 246
Acknowledgments 252
Product Details
- Title : Dangerously Alive: African adventures of faith under fire
- Author: Guillebaud, Simon
- Publisher: Monarch Books
- Publication Date: 2011
- ISBN: 9780857210883