Released in the UK March 2004
Released in the US May 2004
Large trade paperback | 240 Pages
9781857925005 • £8.99 $12.99
BISAC – BIO018000
Grace, Grit & Gumption
Spirtual Revival in South Wales
Geraint Fielder
John Pugh, railway worker, Seth Joshua, donkey driver, fighter and Frank Joshua, teacher were all converted in the Welsh valleys. Pugh became a dedicated pastor who planted and grew several large churches before becoming involved in the ‘Forward Movement’. The Joshua brothers had independently, and with no training, started a venture of their own which saw great growth amongst the English language dominated industrial areas. It became the sort of pilot scheme that Pugh was looking for and they joined forces.
The title of the book is taken from Pugh’s plan to reach the unchurched industrial wasteland of Splott, next to Cardiff. He advertised the fact that he wanted ‘To secure men of GRACE, GRIT AND GUMPTION’ for the work.
Geraint Fielder
Geraint Fielder(1935-2016) was an experienced broadcaster on Radio Wales, Radio 2 and Radio 4. He was also a missionary and former minister at Highfields Church in Cardiff.
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Christian Focus
This thrilling story is well told. The author has captured the different characteristics of the three leaders. They were different, yet one in their boundless energy, capacity for friendship and zeal for the gospel. It is a challenging book. It should rekindle our evangelistic spirit and help us to think of appropriate evangelistic methods.
"Those who are concerned about the state of the church and society must read this book to see how God can change everything through men and women whom he has called by his grace and to whom he has given the grit and gumption to carry out his work. It is a well written story that warms the heart, and took me right back to Sandfields. Aberavon."
... if you can put down this book dry-eyed and cold of heart then perhaps you should look to yourself.
The Evangelical Magazine
Published by Evangelical Movement of Wales
"This is a story that had to be told. These are men who should live in the hearts and minds of a new generation. Their devotion to Christ, their compassion and their indomitable courage stand as both a rebuke and an inspiration. There were giants in the land in those days. May their example breed others such as they in our generation too."
Peter Lewis
Senior Minister, Cornerstone Church, Nottingham