Young Man On Fire: The Story Of Torrey Johnson And Youth For Christ

""Young Man On Fire: The Story Of Torrey Johnson And Youth For Christ"" by Mel Larson is a biographical account of the life and work of Torrey Johnson, the founder of Youth For Christ. The book traces Johnson's journey from his childhood in rural Minnesota to his conversion to Christianity, his education at Wheaton College, and his subsequent ministry as a pastor and evangelist.The book highlights Johnson's passion for reaching young people with the message of the Gospel and his innovative approach to evangelism, which included the use of music, drama, and other creative methods. The author also explores the challenges and controversies that Johnson faced as he sought to expand the reach of Youth For Christ and bring the Gospel to a wider audience.Throughout the book, Larson provides a detailed and engaging portrait of Johnson, drawing on interviews with family members, friends, and colleagues, as well as archival materials and personal correspondence. The result is a compelling and inspiring story of one man's vision and dedication to sharing the love of Christ with a generation of young people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.