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  • Count Zinzendorf

  • Firstfruit (Christian Heroes: Then & Now)
  • By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
  • Narrated by: Tim Gregory
  • Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (15 ratings)

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Count Zinzendorf

By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
Narrated by: Tim Gregory
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Written for listeners age 10 and up—enjoyed by adults!

Six-year-old Ludwig was sitting at the table, reading his Bible and praying, when Swedish soldiers stormed through the castle door. Ludwig looked up at the soldiers and then returned to his prayer and reading. The soldiers stopped and stared—then left. They said they could not ransack a place that God watched over.

An unusually mature Christian at a very young age, Count Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf did not follow the course dictated by his noble birth but followed God's call even to the point of being banned from his native Saxony. Once destined for the royal court, the count instead became a spiritual father to millions.

Count Zinzendorf opened his estate to persecuted Moravian Christians, and under his leadership this vibrant community launched the modern missions movement. Beginning at Herrnhut and traveling as far as Africa, America, and Russia, the bold believers of the Moravian Church planted seeds that continue to bear fruit even today.

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I had never heard of Count Zinzendorf. This was the fascinating tale about a man who lived his life, devoted to his Lord, and Savior , in every way. he was 100% committed to sharing the gospel in a peaceful way. He was also committed to bringing unity amongst Christians. He didn’t have an easy life, but he had a faithful one.

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His desire and goal to win souls for Jesus.

I found this book challenging. This man had money,
At his fingertips, and prestige from having been born into famebut no task was too low for him to do

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How Business and Community Leadership Intersect with Ministry

Wow!

I started reading this book because Zinzendorf is supposedly one of the greatest and more foundational BAM stories of the past few centuries.

I quickly realized that his story has a little of everything: prayer, hardship, giving everything up for the gospel, betrayal, steadfastness, miracles, etc.

Most interestingly, Zinzendorfs story is actually an incredible account of how to build faith-driven communities. He was so strategic about placing himself in community, developing habits, delegating to and developing leaders well, and exemplifying what he preached.

If you want to learn how to develop a healthy, passionate community that sends missionaries, I think Zinzendorf’s story is perfect.

The Moravians also serve as a model for so many other communities. Who knew they influenced names as well known as John Wesley and William Carey?

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