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The Unlikely Missionary: Lessons Learned Along the Way Paperback – September 11, 2023

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In 1977 Stephen Barrett won the NCAA gold in wrestling but by the next morning, the happiness had faded. He realized that having goals apart from God would not bring him lasting fulfillment. Although Stephen was a Christian, he had wrestled for his own glory but now he wanted to commit his life to God and use his athletic talents for God's glory. Soon after, he joined a team of wrestling-missionaries called Athletes in Action a decision that would lead Stephen and his family to live in the former Soviet Union where they had the fascinating experiences related in this book. The Unlikely Missionary shows how God worked in his life and used surprising and unexpected circumstances to teach him valuable lessons
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CJDFG2PB
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Storia Editing & Publishing, LLC (September 11, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 412 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8985736458
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.39 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.03 x 9 inches
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Stephen Barrett joined Athletes in Action after he and his wife, Cindi, graduated from Oklahoma State University, where he won the NCAA gold in wrestling. He and his family served as missionaries in Austria, Moscow, the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Mongolia. Stephen and Cindi live on a farm in Missouri, and he continues to be involved in the AIA ministry. The Barretts have three children and twelve grandchildren.

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Edward Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars What an Adventure!
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book and am sad now that it’s over - I wish Stephen Barrett would write another book!

The book is so well written that I feel as if I was along for the ride on these amazing adventures. The book is appropriately named as Stephen does seem to be an unlikely choice for a missionary and the lessons learned along the way are quite interesting!

The book gave deep insight into the various cultures he and his wife Cindi encountered. He compares and contrasts these cultures and gave good information about different approaches to life, priorities, decision making, etc. I particularly chuckled when he talked about the communal attitudes of Mongolians, their generosity in sharing their possessions and how he had to learn to share as well!

I like how the book is a compilation of many stories and experiences. It made it easier to read a few stories at a time and then be able to ponder them for a couple of days before moving on to read a couple more. The stories are everything you would want in an entertaining book - funny, thought-provoking, insightful, sad, scary, action-packed and informative.

Mostly I enjoyed Stephen’s spiritual perspective and how he related these experiences to his Christian faith. He was very humble and transparent in sharing what he saw and learned as well as the mistakes he made. If you want a great read about modern day adventure and faith, then this is the book for you!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very inspiring and knowledgable
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024
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I liked it because it was very easy to read. There were amazing faith building stories from all different nations and peoples. I love the way Steve and Cindi just related to the people that they ministered to and with and cared about them. I also loved all of the study that Steve did to understand and know the different religions of the world. And mostly I loved how he compared and showed what true Christianity was.

We know and love Steve and Cyn5di and their whole family so it has been a joy for us to read this book that he dedicated to his grandchildren.

We also had the privilege of sharing some of these memories and experiences in the US and around the world with them.

Gene and Frances
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Reid Lamphere
5.0 out of 5 stars Move over “Bruchko”,this is my new favorite missionary biography.
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024
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I loved the insights to people and cultures and himself as he moved along the course God had called him to. The scriptures he chose were were especially poignant and drove his points home. Heartwarming suspenseful and funny.
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queen_mommy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2023
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Inspiring stories from an ordinary man and his family who God used in extraordinary ways! Lots of lessons and kernels of wisdom embedded within the pages, plus it’s just fun to read of their surprising and unexpected adventures as “ unlikely missionaries.”
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Carl Dambman
5.0 out of 5 stars Mission on and off the wrestling mat
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024
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When I first met Steve, he said "I don't do no talking." Later he would become proficient in not only the takedown and pinning of elite wrestlers, but sharing his faith in German and Russian as well as understanding the cultures and religions of the people he met. Steve always wanted to travel to places where wrestling was a key sport and to places where there were few Christians. He and Cindi are dedicated missionaries and my wife and I are privileged to have known them for decades. Carl and Noreen
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Sherry
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring book!
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2023
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Well written, interesting stories, clarity in telling about God and Jesus. Good example of how God can use a person for His purposes if they are willing.
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Laura J. Eldridge
5.0 out of 5 stars Unlikely, but influential nonetheless
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2024
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Looking up from the crater that was the great communist experiment, Stephen writes a series of short sometimes humorous and sometimes harrowing stories of his more than three decades on the mission field in the former Soviet Union and surrounding republics. You'll be moved to both laughter and tears and you will be reminded that light can indeed pierce even the darkest places. It serves also as a stark reminder that our choices as a society can indeed topple the freedoms we hold so dear.
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charles wolfe
5.0 out of 5 stars Doing Gods work in some of the most difficult places on earth! Inspiring!
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024
Stephen's book gives a fascinating and candid view inside the life of a highly unconventional missionary and his family who thrived and prospered sharing God's love in some of the most dangerous and remote places on Earth. This book gives a fascinating insight into foreign cultures that the vast majority of readers will never get the chance to experience. The book is very approachable to both Christian and non-religious readers, and isn't riddled with annoying "Christianese" vernacular that can turn off some people. It's a wonderful insight into a man and his family who followed their passions and used their unique talents (wrestling, among others!) to share Gods message. I'd sure like to meet Stephen someday! Read, enjoy, and be inspired! Charles J. Wolfe
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