Book Reviews

By Terry Virgo

Robber of the Cruel Streets (The prayerful life of George Muller) by Clive Langmead

For many years I have been fascinated by the life and testimony of George Muller, one of God’s great heroes of faith who put his faith into action in extraordinary ways and famously proved God’s faithfulness in providing for hundreds of orphans in Bristol.

Well-illustrated and beautifully presented, this recent publication about George Muller is lively and well written, providing not only an excellent insight to George Muller the man and his prayer life but also helpful insights into the society in which he lived and the historical context in which he proved God so faithful.

His personal story is well told, from his misspent youth right through to his fruitful 80s travelling internationally as a successful evangelist. Photographs scattered throughout the book add interesting colour, as do regular instructive paragraphs about Muller’s remarkable prayer life.

I wholeheartedly recommend the book both for long-standing fans of George Muller and also those who need to be introduced to this great hero of the faith. A good book to give as a Christmas present.

Terry Virgo

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Books recommended by Terry Virgo

Leadership Secrets of Billy Graham, by Harold Myra & Marshall Shelley

An absolutely fascinating insight into the values that Billy Graham established from the beginning for himself and his team, which has now worked together for decades.

Billy Graham’s own personal devotion to God and passion for transparency and integrity come shining through the book, which is full of fascinating anecdotes and a wealth of experience.

This great servant of God is not simply a man of phenomenal platform skill as an evangelist but one who has for many years carried the responsibilities of leadership in a very wide sphere.

A very enjoyable as well as instructive read.

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Church Next, by Eddie Gibbs and Ian Coffey

A fascinating comment on changes that need to take place in the modern church. Eddie Gibbs (with the aid of Ian Coffey in bringing a British perspective) shows extraordinary insight, particularly in challenging the church’s need to transform from historic to modern approaches to church structures, though he is by no means ensnared by the ‘market driven’ philosophies of many, arguing for the need for apostolic networks and the mentoring of leaders rather than the schooling of professionals.

He provocatively challenges the ‘celebrity’ cult and reminds us of our call to be mission-oriented and thoroughly incarnational in our communities. A helpful and stimulating book even if you don’t agree with every conclusion that he reaches.

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