Happy Birthday, John Stott
Today, April 27, 2010, John Stott is celebrating his 89th birthday and we're asking you to join us at this joyous time in giving thanks and praise for his legacy -- the ministries that continue to impact God's kingdom in all corners of the world. Read more below about his current work: John's latest book, and his Lausanne legacy. You can also share your story about John and his ministry with the rest of the JSM-LPI community.
Happy Birthday, Uncle John!
The Radical Disciple
John has produced his 51st book, The Radical Disciple, a look into eight characteristics of Christian discipleship which are commonly neglected yet deserve to be taken seriously. This much anticipated title is due to release in the United States in May 2010. Join JSM-LPI Preaching Seminar Facilitator and All Souls Church Pastor Mark Meynell as he takes a look at John's farewell work, a "hallmark of Stott's vintage prose."
READ AN EXCERPT OF THE RADICAL DISCIPLE
Lausanne 2010: On the Road to Capetown
35 years ago, John Stott attended the Lausanne Congress and helped write the Lausanne Covenant, a decree that helped set the stage for new collaborative efforts among Christians worldwide. This historic meeting became a catalytic force for the growth of the global church. In October 2010, the Lausanne Movement continues at the Third Lausanne Congress to be held in Cape Town, South Africa. JSM is sharing in the heritage of this historic gathering, bringing updates, profiles, and stories from the participants and partners.
Update
John Stott is being well cared for in a Christian retirement community and is still able to enjoy company and conversation, though he is rather frail physically. John continues to take a keen and prayerful interest in the work of John Stott Ministries and Langham Partnership International primarily through the reports and visits of Chris Wright (international director). His secretary of more than fifty years, Frances Whitehead, continues to assist him, but John is no longer able to read or write, due to failing eyesight. For that reason, he is understandably unable to return greetings or correspondence.
Share Your Story
Hundreds of thousands of people of all denominations and nationalities have been affected by the ministries of John Stott. Celebrate Uncle John's birthday by sharing with the JSM-LPI community your personal encounter with John's messages and ministries.
Soon...Glory, John.
John, I am sure you don't remember Heather and I, but we were married by Tom Cooper and Richard Inwood 32 years ago at All Souls and we had the honor to spend time with you, Francis and Chuck Colson. It was an awesome time in Christ. And we heard you several times at Regent in Vancouver, BC.
John, you submitted life to Christ has been an influence to millions through out this broken planet. I am humbled and grateful to have been near you, read your books, hear you preach.
Have a quick journey Home.
As Martyn Lloyd-Jones said when a well wishing parishoner said as he was finishing up the last "paragraph of his life". "Don't pray for my healing, don't keep me from the Glory."
Soon you will see our Savior...face to face, and it will be wonderful.
Thanks John for a race well run, a life well spent. Thank you for sharing the Lord's life in you.
God's speed..Home.
Mike Gowan/Bellingham, Washington.
BEST WISHES
I HAPPENED TO SEE THIS WEB SITE NOW. I WISH UNCLE JOHN ALL THE BEST AND PRAY FOR HIM THAT JESUS WILL GIVE HIM GOOD HEALTH AND PEACE.
I READ HIS BOOK - BASIC CHRISTANITY. I THINK THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I READ RECENTLY. I RATE THIS BOOK AND THE BOOK WRITTEN BY RICK WARREN - GODS POWER TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE AS THE BEST TWO BOOKS I READ.
IN PRAYERS
I AM AN INDIAN WORKING IN UAE.
JOHN EAPEN .
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