C.T. Studd, Janet Benge
C.T. Studd, Janet Benge
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C.T. Studd
No Retreat

Author: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge

Narrator: Tim Gregory

Unabridged: 4 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/06/2023

Synopsis

C.T. and his companion were lost in the African jungle. All the warning others had given the two missionaries rushed into C.T.'s mind. He had the uneasy sensation of being watched. C.T. shivered as he stared into the dense foliage surrounding him. He was exposed on all sides, clearly visible to anything or anyone concealed in the jungle.

Endowed with rare determination and a wry sense of humor, C.T. Studd unceasingly pursued a life devoted to God. A star English cricket player in his youth, C.T. did nothing halfway. When challenged by near tragedy and the words of an atheist, the wealthy young man became a missionary of exteme devotion.

Serving in China, India, and finally Central Africa, C.T. Studd was the first missionary to reach numerous tribes deep in the congo. Together with the mission he founded, Worldwide Evangelization Crusade, this man who refused to retreat opened a way for Africans to hear the gospel for years to come.

About The Author

Janet and Geoff Benge are a husband-and-wife writing team with more than twenty years of writing experience. Janet is a former elementary-school teacher. Geoff holds a degree in history. Originally from New Zealand, the Benges spent ten years serving with Youth With A Mission.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Caroline on August 07, 2018

one of the best books that I could recommend within the entire book series! well written, interesting, and moves more steadily than some of the other books. left inspired by C.T.'s boldness, sacrifice, and dedication showing what God is willing to do through just one willing person! would definitely......more

Goodreads review by Kylie on September 06, 2024

I enjoyed this book quite a bit up until he goes off to Africa and leaves his family. Just wrestling with the fact he left them for 10+ years. No doubt God used and blessed him abundantly during his time in Africa, but my brain can’t seem to wrap the leaving part. I know it was a different time peri......more

Goodreads review by Emily on May 05, 2025

Well written but this just wasn’t my favorite missionary to learn about. We listened on audiobook and 3 of my kids (on their own accord) asked why he had left his wife behind in London for basically the entirety of their marriage (with the exception of when they were starting a family.) They asked t......more

Goodreads review by Shea on March 21, 2025

While inspirational in many ways CT Studd's life was a mess. I struggle with many of the "great" missionaries in similar ways. They either neglect their family, don't have the authority of the church backing them, or simply have some wacky theology. Judging by this biography alone it seems that Stud......more

Goodreads review by Chris on January 08, 2021

C.T. Studd was a star English cricket player who walked away from fame and wealth to become a devout Christian missionary. He served in China, India and at the end of his life in Central Africa. His unquestionable devotion to God challenged many others to live on mission for Christ, and cleared a pa......more

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