Kate McCord - Why God Calls Us to Dangerous Places

Once again Kate McCord shares a compelling vision of life and ministry on the front lines of human need. By the time you are done reading, you will be reminded of both the triumph and joy of doing Gods will, no matter the danger, risk, or cost. If youre not careful, you just might be inspired to pack your bags and go yourselfor join in sending someone else ready to go for Him!

PEGGY FLETCHER
Cofounder, Pioneers

God risked in order to communicate His love. Kate McCord believes we can emulate that compassion by imitating Jesus. May this book challenge us all to obey Him no matter where He calls us.

CHRIS FABRY
Author, radio host

The remaining harvest in Gods kingdom is in the hard and dangerous places. Gods love compels us to go despite our fears of safety and security. This book offers no gilded promises for those who answer the call, only the remarkable reality of Gods presence and power as they minister faithfully in the darkest corners of this earth. It is a must-read for anyone feeling the Spirit-led tug on their heart. Read, take courage, and then go.

PAUL NYQUIST, PHD
President, Moody Bible Institute

The world has become increasingly more difficult and dangerous for those called to share the love and light of Jesus Christ. Kate captures the essence of the challenges facing highly motivated men and women who leave behind material comfort, family, and relational roots to love and heal in Jesus name. She draws out and helps us understand the deep and abiding love of Jesus and His message of salvation, which motivates and sustains those called to dangerous places.

RICK ALLEN
CEO, MedSend

When it comes to fulfilling the Great Commission of Jesus in our day, the most underserved people on earth reside in very dangerous places. Someone has to have the courage to go thereand Kate McCord is one who did. This book is an amazing firsthand account of one woman who dared to go to Afghanistan and be His light in that darkness. Kate declares, We go to dangerous places with Jesus and were never the same.

HANS FINZEL
President of HDLeaders and bestselling author ofThe Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make andChange Is Like a Slinky

I strongly recommend this outstanding book. It delicately balances the inevitable high price of taking up our cross daily and following Jesuswherever He sends uswith the inestimable privileges and eternal rewards of following the most magnificent master in the universe. King Jesus. The lover of our souls.

JOY DAWSON
Youth With A Mission (YWAM)

Here is a refreshing, yet sober look, at dangerous assignments. McCord, a missionary serving for nearly a decade in Afghanistan, speaks from experience as a frontline veteran. During her years in that war-torn country she has experienced every imaginable danger along with heartbreaking martyrdom of close colleagues. She builds her case for why God calls some to dangerous assignments not on armchair theory but experience laced with biblical reflections.

MARVIN J. NEWELL
Senior vice president, Missio Nexus, author ofA Martyrs Grace

Kate McCords talk is born of a faithful walk. She makes a compelling case for followers of Christ entering places of danger with abandon. She offers comfort for those who send and courage for those who go. Her understanding is no dry and dusty theological system divorced from life. This book will disturb, enlighten, and inspire you to follow Christ wherever He leads.

CHARLES W. BECKETT
Senior minister, Woodlawn Christian Church, Knoxville, TN
Father of Cheryl, a 21st-century martyr

One of the biggest lies embraced by the Western church is God loves us so much He would never ask us to do anything difficult, certainly not dangerous. In this richly illustrated and biblically based book, written out of the overflow of life experience, Kate McCord calls us back to a God-centered theology of risk and suffering. It is a much needed and timely message. I highly commend it to you.

STEVE MOORE
Executive director, nexleader, a next generation initiative of ABHE

2015 by
KATE MCCORD

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Edited by Cheryl Molin
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

McCord, Kate.
Why God calls us to dangerous places / Kate McCord.
pages cm
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN 978-0-8024-1341-3
1. Risk taking (Psychology)Religious aspectsChristianity. 2. Trust in GodChristianity. 3. SufferingReligious aspectsChristianity. I. Title.
BV4598.15.M33 2015
248.86dc23

2015016276

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