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In Search of Persons of Peace, Chapter 1

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In Chapter 1 of Carolyn Leslie Knight’s book In Search of Persons of Peace (subtitled “Inspirational Stories of How Ordinary People Influence Multitudes for Christ”), Dr. Knight tells the story of Kolean, an elder and wise man of the Santal people of northeastern India, and how he became a crucial element in God’s plan to bring thousands of the Santal people to Christ.

Through the story of Kolean and his people, she introduces the concept of a person of peace and how disciples of Jesus should be looking for such people with whom to share the gospel. Persons of peace are those who are in need of salvation, open to the gospel, and connected to a larger community of people (in a geographic area, in a people group, or with a common interest).

Acknowledging each person’s sphere of influence is so important to understanding the concept of persons of peace.

Carolyn Leslie Knight,  In Search of Persons of Peace 

Dr. Knight concludes this first chapter with a more in-depth description of the characteristics of persons of peace and a challenge to us to look for them everywhere we go and in every life situation. They are key to fulfilling the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20).

If you have been intrigued by my summary of the first chapter and want to read more, you can purchase In Search of Persons of Peace at Amazon.com.

Resources Used for This Article (or additional resources you may find helpful)

  • Masih, Mumin Abdal. "Beyond the Person of Peace." MissionFrontiers.org, 1 November 2017, http://www.missionfrontiers.org/issue/article/beyond-the-person-of-peace.
  • Sternke, Ben. "The Key to Recognizing a Person of Peace." BenSternke.com, 15 November 2011, https://bensternke.com/the-key-to-recognizing-a-person-of-peace/.

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My name is Frank Johnson. I am a follower of Jesus. My wife Bobbetta and I have been joyfully married for 26 years and have a 23-year-old daughter Emily. We live in a beautiful area bordered on one side by a gorgeous mountain range and on the other side by the Pacific Ocean. I believe I am the fulfillment of my grandmother's prayers.

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Frank JohnsonWelcome! I'm so happy you've chosen to visit my site! My name is Frank Johnson. I am a follower of Jesus.

My wife Bobbetta and I have been joyfully married for 26 years and have a 23-year-old daughter Emily. We live in a beautiful area bordered on one side by a gorgeous mountain range and on the other side by the Pacific Ocean.

Before I was born, my grandmother (who I never met) prayed for years that her sons would be missionaries and would take the news of Jesus' love to far off lands. While none of her sons became the answer to her prayers in this regard, in biblical terms, I was in the loins of my father* when she prayed, and I believe that through the mercies of Christ and at least partially through this website, I have the opportunity to be the fulfillment of that God-given desire in her heart.

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