A unique view of Christian worship around the world (with free streaming video!)
The Gospel Coalition 2025 Book Award Winner (Missions & The Global Church); Southwestern Journal of Theology 2025 Book Award Honorable Mention (Evangelism/Missions/Global Church)
Get ready to travel the globe and experience the beauty of Christian worship like never before. From the Rising of the Sun takes you on an unforgettable journey, showcasing how believers from all corners of the earth praise God in ways that are consistent with Scripture but faithful to the local language, customs, and culture. And here's the best part--this book includes a code for free streaming access to a 12-episode video series, so you can witness these incredible moments of worship for yourself!
Starting in Fiji, you'll follow the sun as it rises and sets, moving through Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas, and beyond. Along the way, you'll meet brothers and sisters in Christ who worship amidst stunning landscapes, vibrant cities, and remote jungles. From the hymns sung in Korea's bustling metropolises to the prayers offered in Zambia's open plains, you'll see and feel the unity and diversity of God's people.
Each chapter invites you into the heart of a country or region and includes:
- Beautiful descriptions of diverse worship.
- Fascinating travel anecdotes.
- Meaningful Bible studies.
- Reflections on worship.
- Discussion questions.
- A video session to enhance your experience.
Whether you're passionate about global missions, fascinated by cultural diversity, or simply looking to deepen your understanding of worship, From the Rising of the Sun will inspire and uplift you. Take this unique opportunity to celebrate God's glory through the voices of believers worldwide, and see how the Gospel unites us all.
Join this global symphony and experience a taste of Revelation 5:9 as we, along with our brothers and sisters worldwide, worship the One who by His blood has "ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation."
About the Author :
A pastor, noted speaker, and author of numerous articles, Tim Challies is a pioneer in the Christian blogosphere. More than thirty thousand people visit Challies.com each day, making it one of the most widely read and recognized Christian blogs in the world. Tim is the author of several books, including Visual Theology and The Next Story. He and his family reside near Toronto, Ontario.
Review :
'From the Rising of the Sun is akin to the foodie's ultimate sample platter! We get to meet our brothers and sisters around the world, learn their life-changing stories, and join them as they worship Jesus in a buffet of styles and time zones!'
'Join Tim Challies and Tim Keesee on a journey around the world, where they saw the unchanging elements of authentic, God-ordained worship amidst diverse cultural expressions. This eye-opening journal shows how Jesus is worshipped globally and reveals the richness of our shared faith.'
'The authors showcase God's manifold wisdom by describing the different responses of his people when they gather to uplift and praise the God of heaven and earth. Go and tell it on the mountains that God is extending his kingdom and that his people are singing and praising his glory.'
'This book is a beautiful portrait of real churches in real places where the risen Christ is worshipped and praised in different languages and through various traditions. It lifts our eyes beyond our political debates and cultural controversies to see God at work across the world.'
'This practical-inspirational book will encourage your heart and keep your eyes fixed on the horizon of eternity together with all the saints!'
'Tim Challies and Tim Keesee have given us a foretaste of heaven through their meaningful accounts of the Church's worship across the world. Their love, not only for their task but also for the believers they encountered along the way, was palpable.'
'Two of my favorite Tims have teamed up to bring the stunning reality of the global church to life. They awaken us to the miracle that we're part of on any given Sunday when we gather in our local places to worship. Your gaze will be lifted beyond your locality and station, infusing your ordinary existence with the bursting life of God's global work.'
This unusual, engaging, and doxological book is for those of us who love the Lamb and his Church and daydream about the sound and sight of that future white-robed, palm-branch-waving, theology-shouting, every-tribe multitude encircling the throne.'
