Dangerously Alive: African adventures of faith under fire

In 1999, Simon Guillebaud arrived in Burundi, which was reckoned to be the most dangerous country on earth at the time. He risked his life alongside bold colleagues as they recklessly pursued Christ's call to go and make disciples. Death-threats, ambushes, disease and corruption were all part of life in this desperate place. In time a movement of passionate men and women of faith developed, with extraordinary results and at great cost. God honoured their efforts. Tens of thousands found faith. Miracles became a regular occurrence in the perilous environment. Several co-workers died. Simon lived with a passion and urgency due to the fact that he too expected to die, and so wanted to maximise his time. "This book combines prayer letters, diary entries and reflections from ten years in a war zone," says Simon. "It includes thoughts on witchcraft, miracles, evangelism, Islam, orphans, street kids, AIDS, and many stirring stories of triumphant faith in the midst of hideous suffering."