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 PrintableVersion Fishers of menStickabilityFISHERS OF MEN Fishers of Men is an account of the missionary influence of an extended family in Central Africa. That family are the descendants and connections of Walter and Anna Fisher, pioneer Brethren missionaries. The author has re-searched her subject well and it makes for very interesting reading. This reviewer, brought up in Brethren-ism himself, was reminded of the immense interest in the evangelising of the nations by a former generation and the commitment of these remarkable Christians. One might query aspects of their doctrine of the church and their eschatology, but their zeal for making the gospel of Christ known was second to none. This book will obviously be of prime interest to (Open) Brethren people. There are, however, interesting insights into the workings of the movement that would be instructive to the interested enquirer. For example, chapter one gives a succinct but informative look at the founding of Brethrenism and its ways of working. There are eight chapters in all with an introduction by international evangelist Luis Palau; he too was brought up among the Brethren. An appendix lists 'Echoes of Service' (co-ordinating body for missionary support and news) works in Kalene (1906-1956) and is followed by useful maps and diagrams and the Fisher family tree. The book ends with a bibliography of various sources (mss., interviews, pamphlets, etc.), consulted. One does not have to agree with Brethrenism to be blessed and encouraged by this book. Its value is in setting before us examples of self-sacrifice and stickability of missionaries belonging to an earlier generation. Where are the people of that calibre today? Where is our zeal and burden for the lost in comparison to theirs? An easy and fascinating read. David J. Ellis, © Evangelicals Now - February 2004 |
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