What International Christian Leaders Are Saying About GFA “There are many that talk a good message, but not too many who actually live it out. Gospel for Asia is serious about the challenge of reaching unreached people groups. ... the 10/40 Window is where the Gospel needs to go. And GFA is a major force today standing in the gap. They represent the primary unreached peoples on Planet Earth. GFA has what it takes to penetrate the 10/40 Window.” Luis Bush International Director AD 2000 and Beyond “Gospel for Asia has become one of the more significant pioneer missionary agencies, with a good accountability structure ... They are doing an excellent job.” Patrick Johnstone Author Operation World “I praise God for the great love and commitment of K.P. and Gisela Yohannan for the people of Asia. Millions have received the Word of God because of them and the ministry of Gospel for Asia.” George Verwer International Director Operation Mobilization “Every once in a while God gives to His people a man who “I am pleased to recommend Gospel for Asia. Their vision is qualified to cut us open, give us a diagnosis and prescribe for reaching the world through native missionaries should a remedy for our healing. K.P. Yohannan is such a man. K.P. be highly commendable to evangelical Christians who are is impatient with intellectual knowledge unless it translates concerned about reaching the millions of the world with the into holy living and a single-minded determination to see the Gospel.” church around the world grow for the glory of God. And he practices what he preaches. If you listen to him carefully, you Dr. John Walvoord will leave with eternity stamped on your heart.” Former Chancellor Erwin Lutzer Dallas Theological Seminary Senior Pastor Moody Church, Chicago, IL “A sweeter spirit I have never known than Brother K.P. “Although there are many fine Christian groups working Yohannan with Gospel for Asia. He is doing one of the worldwide, I’ve found Gospel for Asia to be unique. A very greatest works I know of in his own country with his own small amount of money can fully support an evangelist to people of India.” effectively present Jesus Christ to eager listeners abroad. I have worked with these men ... and have learned from Lester Roloff (deceased) the values of commitment and wholesale dedication. K.P. Former Pastor Yohannan lives and breathes integrity. This integrity has Corpus Christi People’s Baptist Church filtered to the very fiber of his ministry. I am honored to be a partner with GFA.” Skip Heitzig “K.P. Yohannan leads one of the largest, if not the largest Senior Pastor missionary movement, working across the nation of India in Calvary Chapel of Albuquerque, NM evangelism and church planting work. Gospel for Asia has several thousand workers and 31 missionary training centers “K.P. Yohannan, director of Gospel for Asia, spoke to my with over 4,000 students being trained for church planting congregation and his impact on our lives will forever stand as among the unreached. a landmark time in our church’s life. He is a man of integrity As Gospel for Asia has grown and established itself, the and prayer. ministry has become balanced and is now involved in a host “I know of many mission groups, and there’s a lot of good of cooperative efforts with other mission agencies. The impact ones, but I don’t know of any better than Gospel for Asia. For of GFA’s ministry in India is very significant, especially in their every dollar given, you’re going to see more souls won than evangelistic, training, radio, and church planting work.” any other I know.” Tom Ferguson Joseph D’Souza District Supervisor Executive Director Northwest Foursquare Churches Operation Mobilization India The Impact of This Book ere’s just a sampling of responses we’ve received over the H past twelve years from Christians who have read Revolution in World Missions: “I have just read Revolution in World Missions. This book greatly ministered to me and stirred me in a way no book has ever done. How can we order more copies?” —Pastor J. P., Lakeside, Oregon “I was a missionary in Nigeria for twenty years and understand what this book is all about.” —Mrs. D. T., Kearney, Arizona “Your book stirred me to tears and drove me to prayer! Please send me more information about your ministry to native missionaries. May God continue to bless you and use you.” —Miss J. S., Towson, Maryland “I have just finished reading your book, and I have been deeply stirred by it. I am eligible for Social Security this year, and my husband is going to let me use all of my monthly check for missions. We will live on his Social Security and pension. It is amazing how the Lord stretches our funds. But our lifestyle is simple, and giving is our greatest joy.” —Mrs. D. F., Binghamton, New York “I read your book and think it is one of the most dynamic, down-to-earth books that I have ever read. I want to give a copy to our pastor, each board member and selected other people at our church.” —Mr. P. W., Santa Margarita, California “I just finished reading Revolution in World Missions by K.P. Yohannan. The thought that for the cost of supporting one missionary from Canada as many as ten local Asian missionaries could be supported continues to astound me.” —Mr. S. D., Calgary, Alberta “We both read K.P.’s book and were very moved to change part of our lifestyle to further the Gospel. I hope we can do more as we get braver!” Revolution —Mr. and Mrs. D. F., Los Alamos, New Mexico “I saw myself too many times in your book, K.P. Although in we are going through a financial trial right now, I realize how very blessed we are compared to most of the rest of the world. I have caught sight of your vision.” —Mrs. S. S., Chesapeake, Virginia World “After finishing your book, our family is now deciding how we can be a part of God’s plan for His church in Asia. If you have any suggestions, we would enjoy your input—especially Missions from the experience you have acquired.” —Mr. P. P., Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin “We have been challenged and convicted by Revolution in World Missions. We believe that our Lord Jesus is offering us K.P. Yohannan the chance to share in His work in Asia—a chance we don’t want to miss!” —Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Pacifica, California To open their eyes, and “After reading Revolution in World Missions I am convinced our small amount of money can do more good in this mission to turn them from darkness to light, than many others we participate in.” and from the power of Satan unto God, —Mrs. I. T., Houston, Texas that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me. —Acts 26:18 Copyright (c) 1986, 1989, 1992, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 by K.P. Yohannan All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America International Standard Book Number: 1-56599-991-6 gfa books, a division of Gospel for Asia 1800 Golden Trail Court, Carrollton TX 75010 USA phone: (972) 300-7777 fax: (972) 300-7778 This book or parts thereof may not be reproduced in any form without prior written permission of the publisher. Dedication All Scripture quotations are from the King James Version of the Bible. First printing, July 1986 Second printing, November 1986 Third printing, May 1987 This book is dedicated to George Verwer, Fourth printing, December 1987 founder and international director Fifth printing, July 1989 Sixth printing, May 1991 of Operation Mobilization, Seventh printing, January 1992 whom the Lord used to call me into Eighth printing, June 1992 the ministry and whose life and example Ninth printing, August 1993 Tenth printing, March 1994 have influenced me more Eleventh printing, June 1994 than any other single individual’s. Twefth printing, March 1995 Thirteenth printing, October 1995 Fourteenth printing, May 1996 Fifteenth printing, October 1996 Sixteenth printing, March 1997 Seventeenth printing, July 1997 Eighteenth printing, January 1998 Nineteenth printing, August 1998 Twentieth printing (revised), November 1998 Twenty-first printing, March 2000 Twenty-second printing, April 2001 Twenty-third printing, Nov 2001 Twenty-fourth printing (revised), June 2002 Twenty-fifth printing (revised), October 2002 Twenty-six printing (revised), May 2003 Acknowledgments undreds of people have had an impact on this volume— H from those who have made suggestions, to those who have given encouragement, to those who have influenced my life and ministry. I want to thank all of them—and all of you—and thank the Lord for placing you in my path. Of those especially close to me during the long writing, editing and review of this manuscript, I would like to thank David and Karen Mains and Gayle Erwin for their honest criticism and unwavering support of this entire project. Special thanks also are due Margaret Jordan, Heidi Chupp and Katie McCall, who typed the manuscript, and John Beers and Claudia Edwards, for their overall management of its production. Thanks. And my special thanks to Bob Granholm, Canadian Director of Frontiers, for his suggestions for the revision that helped to bring balance and clear up misunderstanding. Most of all, of course, my greatest debt is to my wife, Gisela, for her careful reading and for suggestions that made the critical difference in several passages.