Dr. Ajai Lall - Christian Extremism

Praise for Christian Extremism

Dont pick up this book if youre looking for a comfortable read. Every page contains a story or a challenge that will make you uncomfortable. Every chapter prods and pushes Christians to reevaluate their priorities, reexamine their faith, and redirect their lives to the crying needs in our world that only Christ can meet. You will tell the stories from this book in your sermons and lessons. You will use the challenges in this book to move Christians around you to a no-holds-barred discipleship, and in the process you will be moved out of your own comfort zones into extreme expressions of your faith in Jesus. All this will happen as you discover that you agree with the authors conclusion: anything short of extreme Christianity may not be Christianity at all.

Mark Taylor
Editor and Publisher, Christian Standard

In an era when Muslim extremists are beheading innocent people to advance their cause, Dr Ajai Lall and his son-in-law Josh Howard challenge believers to die to self to advance the cause of Christ. Using moving, contemporary examples of Christ-like courage and martyrdom, this book throws down the gauntlet to lukewarm believers to embrace a bold faith that takes up a cross and follows Jesus. A much-needed message for this desperate time.

Bob Russell
Founder of Bob Russell Ministries
Author of Acts of God and When God Builds a Church

The Bible is full of men and women who paid with their lives because of their love for JESUS and His church. Unfortunately, our churches arent. Thats the challenge issued by Dr. Ajai Lall and Josh Howard in this excellent new book. Many of those, whose stories youll read in this book, Ive met and heard their testimonies as I fought back tears, embarrassed that our commitment to JESUS and His church in America wouldnt come anywhere close to theirs. Ajai Lall is a modern day Apostle Paul. Josh is his enthusiastic, passionate modern day Timothy. When you see the magnitude of their ministry, what theyre accomplishing for the kingdom, youll feel like youre living the Book of Acts all over again.

Barry Cameron
Pastor of Crossroads Christian Church in Grand Prairie, TX and
bestselling author of The ABCs of Financial Freedom

Christian Extremism: A Life Worth Dying For portrays Gods extreme love and sacrifice for us through compelling stories and strong challenges. If youre looking for a book that will challenge you to do great things for God, this is the book. Ajai Lall and Josh Howard make a strong case for living an extreme life and a life you will not regret.

Dave Ferguson
Lead PastorCommunity Christian Church,
Lead VisionaryNewThing
Author of Exponential and Finding Your Way Back to God

You definitely want to get a copy of this book which will take your commitment to live the gospel and share the gospel to a whole new level!

Dave Kraft
Leadership Coach and Author of
Leaders Who Last and Mistakes Leaders Make

Its hard to both paint a huge vision for what God could do and fill in the blanks along the way with very practical next steps. This book does both. You will be challenged, encouraged, and maybe even have your toes stepped on a little bit. But Ajai and Josh will help you see your role in Gods plan to change the world.

Kyle Idleman
Best-selling Author of Not a Fan

So often Christians are lumped in with extremists of different faiths and unfortunately many who say they follow Jesus dont understand what that means. This book clarifies what it means to be a Christian extremist and gives us real living examples of it. As one who has been to India to see what Ajai and Josh (As well as the whole CICM team) are doing, and meet the people they are writing about, I can tell you that they have the unique right to speak on this subject. Its not just theory and philosophy for them, they live in the reality of the consequences. They are giving their lives away and give us a model to follow. As they live as Christian extremists, they are making a difference and show us how to make one too. Its an honor to endorse this book because these people live for Jesus.

Jim Putman
Sr. Pastor Real Life Ministries,
Author of Disciple-Shift and Real-Life Discipleship

Some books are like a flute, light and playful, while others are a lone violin, soulful and reflective. But this book is a trumpet blast! These words rouse our half-asleep faith and call us to charge headlong into the spiritual battle. Brothers Ajai and Josh are living courageously on the kingdom frontlines, and as they wove together stories of Biblical heroes and some modern-day faith heroes they know, I was inspired. But I was also challenged to honestly examine my own heart. If you want to take seriously words like deny yourself and take up your cross and follow me, this book will show you how.

Matt Proctor
President of Ozark Christian College

Ajai Lall and Josh Howard have written to all of us about the real life stories of what is happening in India. I have made three trips to India over the last 8 years and heard many of these testimonies personally. They are real and something people around the world need to know. Many of us have no idea how hard it is to be a Christian in an Extremist world. We need to pray for these people on the front lines every day. Thank you Ajai and Josh for your book and what it will mean to many people around the world.

Doug Crozier
CEO of The Solomon Foundation

Christian Extremism: A Life Worth Dying For
Copyright 2015 by Ajai Lall and Josh Howard

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Dedication

This book is dedicated to all of the Christian extremists across the world today. To those who are risking their lives every day for the sake of the Kingdom. You are our heroes. The world is truly not worthy of you.

Table of Contents

Introduction

O VER THE YEARS , an army has been rising up in our world, an army that marches on its knees. Instead of using bombs and guns to win their victories, this army fights with love, grace, and forgiveness. Their members live among us. They look and dress like the average person who lives next door, yet they live a completely different lifestyle from the mainstreama lifestyle that is not about them but about others. They live as soldier-servants of the Most High and are daily sacrificing their lives for the sake of the kingdom of God.