God's Secret Agent

by Sammy Tippit, Jerry B. Jenkins

Crafted by master storyteller Jerry Jenkins, this riveting account of Sammy Tippit's mission work in Communist Eastern Europe reads like a spy thriller. Readers will feel the danger of smuggling Bibles and preaching God's Word behind the Iron Curtain and will witness God's miracles as Tippit introduces people enslaved by Communism to the freedom to be found in Christ. Previously released as No Matter What the Cost (Thomas Nelson Publishers).

Genres: Biography

320 pages, Paperback

First published June 4, 2001

Reviews

[Mh Weyler · Rating 4 out of 5]

This did take me 7+ years to finish, but so glad I did. As I recall the beginning of the book was a bit slower going and definitely had a charismatic feel to it that just put me on guard. But as someone who knows God can work charismatically, I did not discount it. And after reading the end of the book, the message being taught is in no way veering from the gospel. God chose to use this man mightily in many miraculous ways. Even though I’ve grown up in the church all my life and well steeped in Christian heroes, I had never heard of Sammy Tippit before. And this despite thousands coming to Christ through his evangelism all over the world, including war zones and communist states. He is no stranger to prison and threats. But as even he says at the end of the book, the goal of evangelism is to remain “hidden” and allow only the glory of the Lord to be on display.
What an encouragement to read how the dark only brings more hunger for the light!

[Nancy DeValve · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the story of Sammy Tippit, an evangelist and pastor. I enjoyed this book not because I would ever follow his methods, but because he was obedient to follow God and to do what God wanted him to do in that time and place. I could also see how prayer was instrumental in changing the political climate of the 70's and 80's in eastern Europe. The stories of Christians during communism always inspire me. I also liked how Mr Tippit was honest about his weaknesses and sinfulness and how God worked to refine him.

[Sharon Zink · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very impressive and inspirational. The story of a man who has preached all over the US and all over the world. He is big on revival, and he emphasizes conversion rather than healing.