On November 1, 1959, the first Baptist missionaries arrived in the Republic of Vietnam. During the next years over 3000 persons would come to know Jesus in over 100 new churches. From the time Baptist missionaries arrived until the fall of Saigon on April 30,1975, the war in Vietnam resulted in death, unbelievable suffering, broken families, lost dreams, and economic stress. This is the story of not just survival but of how missionaries and Vietnamese stood firm against all odds. It was da...

What causes a family to decide to leave their familiar surroundings of home and move to a foreign country where they know no language, no customs, no culture, and have no acquaintances among the people of that country? What is it like as a servant of God to live in the midst of a vicious war that erupts anywhere, anytime, without warning? What happens when one faces sudden death three times and experiences the peace of absolute trust in God and total obedience to him? The lessons learned, ...