The Life of Billy Kim: From Houseboy to World Evangelist

by Billy Kim

When a man meets a man, history happens.When a man meets God, miracles happen.

Billy Kim was plucked out of poverty and obscurity during wartime in Korea by what could only have been chance—or a miracle. Picked seemingly at random by an American GI to be the houseboy for their barracks in Korea, sixteen-year-old Billy began the path that would bring him to school in America. Later he would go on to be the translator for Billy Graham’s 1973 crusade, a preacher to millions, and an influential global leader for the spread of the gospel. He has been aptly described as the Billy Graham of Asia.

The Life of Billy Kim is the story of how God’s work has been revealed in this one man’s life. For anyone looking for guidance as they serve the Lord, Billy Kim’s life will be a powerful inspiration of providence in a surrendered life. 

This is the story of what God can do through the life of a person extraordinarily surrendered to His will.

Genres: Biography, Nonfiction

240 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 16, 2015

Reviews

[Kendal · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have been wanting to learn more about Billy Kim since I visited the Billy Graham library this summer. This man is a great evangelist with such a servant’s heart! And I loved reading about his wife Trudy. The first half of this book was great, but the second half was pretty slow. I think if he had used a more linear timeline it would have been a smoother read.

[Iamthird · Rating 4 out of 5]

Life of Billy Kim
-Honest, truthful actions
-Trudy to Billy "I have faith in you."
-For every christian, evangelism should begin at home.

p64 "I lack in many ways but I will try my best to help."
p69 "Lord I will take care of your body - the church - I will rebuild this torn body of Yours."
p85 "We have received unconditional love from God. In the same way, we also need to give unconditional love to the people around us."

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Matt 19:26 with God, all things are possible

He valued people that were diligent, humble, and friendly to everyone.

p115 "The peace and harmony of one family was important above any amount of money."
p116 "Rest because of that dollar saved."
p118 "First took his own responsibility."

p182 "there is no one so poor as to not require love. There is no one so rich as to not require love."

p197 "Never ask God to simply make history but ask for miracles to unfold."

[Blake Western · Rating 5 out of 5]

All people interested in the phenomenal growth of the church in South Korea will want to read this book. Not only is Billy Kim a great evangelist in his own country but he has also had a world-wide ministry. Because the material is translated and later prepared in English for publication, there are a few sentences that are lacking. But, the impact of the book is such that it does not take away from the book. The sub-title of the autobiography should peak the interest of many: "From Houseboy to World Evangelist."