"David Joannes shapes this book through various lives who have followed Jesus from the streets of their birth to the ends of the globe. The Mind of a Missionary is filled with the truth and grace of the Great Commission command. Here, crucifixion and resurrection meet in the lives of real people and families who have determined to carry their cross to faraway places. Joannes reminds us that the rolled-away stone—the power of the resurrection—can become all peoples’ eternal possession and reality."

"The Mind of a Missionary is a compelling read. This book is a must for anyone who wants to last long and finish strong in their missional calling. As much as David is a masterful storyteller, he is also a practical guide. He lays out both the triumphant highs and challenging lows of life on the mission field, while always pointing to Jesus as the enabling Source and eternal Hope. Anyone who reads this book will surely be encouraged and better equipped to fulfill the Heavenly call on their life!"

"In the contemporary Church, there’s little difference between having a fleeting ‘burden for missions’ and starry-eyed wanderlust. The call for long-term missionaries willing to lay aside their lives for the cause of Christ found in past generations is mysteriously absent today. The missions enterprise is taking on the flavor of a microwave culture aimed at scratching our consumeristic itch. David Joannes exposes the need for more missionary grit; he plunges the depths of past missionary mindsets to pull out gems for this generation to learn from. "

"In The Mind of a Missionary, David Joannes takes us on a virtual adventure spanning centuries and continents with his latest book. His story-telling is a feast of verbal delights as he transports you into the minds and hearts of some of the most profound risk-takers for the sake of spreading the Gospel message!"

"The Mind of a Missionary is a timely reminder that if we don’t learn from the past, we are doomed to repeat our mistakes. Joannes brings a helpful, new perspective on timeless lessons from missionary legends. You’ll be inspired and encouraged."

"It’s been said that when it comes to missions, followers of Christ have three options: Go, send or disobey. If you are a goer, read this book. If you are a sender, read this book. If you are disobedient, read this book. I believe The Mind of a Missionary by David Joannes will help you find your place in the greatest movement in history."

"The Mind of a Missionary by David Joannes includes a wonderful balance of teaching, scripture, and examples—both contemporary and from church history. It’s the perfect pick-me-up for a tempted-to-grow-weary missionary!"

"In The Mind of a Missionary, David challenges all of us to live with a fervent and sacrificial love for people and a fire for God’s purposes. If you want to stir up more passion for the Great Commission and unreached people, and seeing the glory of God proclaimed to the ends of the earth, get this book!"