Fire In My Bones

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Dick Anderson’s story makes astonishing reading. He and his wife, Joan, were pioneering missionaries in Turkana, Kenya, spending many years in the front line of world evangelisation. Their ground-breaking experiences were used by Africa Inland Mission (AIM) to evaluate the possibility of mission the length and breadth of Africa. But this is not just another story of missionary success, Dick critically his work at the mission in Turkana, and evaluates how the mission has progressed since they started it in the late fifties. Going on to become AIM’s International General Secretary wasn’t without its problems either. As AIM’s muission ceveloped and evolved leadership wasn’t easy and Dick doesn’t gloss over the difficulties. Rather he identifies potential solutions that many of us can apply to our own situations.

‘Dick Anderson hides nothing of the risks, the privations faced, the impact on his wife and family, and the deep personal struggles he went through. This is a ‘must read’ for those who feel called to take the gospel to unreached peoples.’ Rev Tom Houston

‘This book is the testimony of one of those in whose heart has burned the passion of Paul for those as yet denied access to the message of the gospel. If this book kindles such a fire in the bones of some of the Lord’s people – it will have served its purpse well.’ John Brand, Africa Inland Mission

‘No one reading this biography will remain unchallenged. It is a thrilling and gripping account of risks undertaken and dangers faced for the sake of the Gospel.’ Timothy G. Alford

‘His insights on the cost of leadership are worth the price of the book alone. However there is much more to learn about the value and diversity of partnership and godly principles for mission in today’s world.’ Stanley Davies, Executive Director, Global Connections

‘The Andersons have a remarkable story to tell covering quite the most exciting and challenging period of Africa’s encounter with the gospel.’ Patrick Johnstone, WEC, Author of Operation World