Nik and Ruth, with 3 children, served for over 32 years obeying Christ’s command to share Jesus across the globe. After 7 years in Malawi & South Africa, they moved to Nairobi, Kenya to begin work among the Somali people (1991-1997). Since that time (1998-2013) they have journeyed globally among people whom, when they gave their lives to Jesus, faced increasing persecution for their faith. The Ripkens and their teams served throughout the Horn of Africa within famine and war zones; resettling refugees, providing famine relief, and operating mobile medical clinics. Formerly Muslims, many Somali believers, suffered for their faith. Most were martyred. Near the end of the Ripken’s tenure among the Somalis, their 16-year-old son died of an a... continue

William and Catherine Booth

Preacher

(1829 - 1912)

William Booth The Salvation Army founder, William Booth was born in Nottingham, England, on 10 April 1829. ...
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Jerry Bridges

Author

(1929 - 2016)

Jerry Bridges entered into the joy of his Master on Sunday evening, March 6, 2016, at Penrose Hospital in Colo...
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Rosaria Butterfield

Author

(1962 - )

Rosaria Champagne Butterfield, a former tenured professor of English and women’s studies at Syracuse Universit...
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