"In Never Give Up, K.P. Yohannan has written a book that I suspect he wishes he could have read to himself when he was a younger man. It is the testimony of someone who has walked through deep challenges to his person and to his ministry and who, as a result, has found treasure of more worth than he could ever have imagined.

“The book is timely. We live in days where increasing numbers of Christians are being persecuted for their faith on a global scale that has thus far been the privilege of a relatively small number of our brothers and sisters around the world. In this sense, Never Give Up provides some timely encouragement. No one fully knows what another person experiences in times of trial, and no one experiences the same circumstances in the same way. Each of us and our journeys is unique. However, in the pages of this book there is much encouragement for those who are suffering and much good preparation for those who will suffer. If, like him, we are willing to persevere then, also like him, we will find treasure. We will find that the greatest treasure is intimacy with Christ Himself.

“However, the book is not merely a call to perseverance; it is also a call to urgency. That each of us would prioritise those things, which are of greatest worth and value—deep intimacy with Christ and the joyful, sacrificial service of Christ.

“All believers would benefit from reading this testimony and entrusting themselves afresh to the Lord to pursue Him and His purposes with greater abandon.”

John Bagg

Deputy International Director of WEC International

“Metropolitan K.P. Yohannan takes us on a profound journey through his own life and struggles, through the challenges and battles he has faced, and through the deep theological and historical questions that he has wrestled with. The Living God is at work in Asia—as He has been for 2,000 years. Reading this gripping book will help readers from other continents open their hearts and minds to the way both ancient and modern come together in Believers Eastern Church. K.P. sets out his flaws and weaknesses, his blessings and vision, his mistakes and failures, his joys and sorrows. Some of us get so caught in the decline and compromise of churches in our own cultural context that we lose sight of what Christ the King is doing around the world; Brother K.P. shakes us and wakes us. On a personal level, this book reminds us that we were designed to join in with the divine nature, to participate in the very life of God—and we need to learn how to turn away from the distractions and busyness of the moment to join in with the worship of all creation, ‘with angels and archangels and all the company of heaven.’ “

Reverend Dr. Paul Blackham

Vicar of St. Crispin's Church, UK;
CEO of Biblical Frameworks

“My heart was thoroughly moved as I read through this book of a man and his very personal journey the last several years.
“It touched my heart to be reminded again that Satan is a merciless tyrant, who will go to the greatest length to try and destroy man and any portion or all the ministry of Jesus Christ.

“K.P. articulates his personal, painful journey openly, honestly, without reservation, always pointing to God who is sovereign.

“K.P. gives us a comfortable dose of early Church history, some of which caused me to stop and ask what the thought is and teaching here.

“I am thankful that K.P. stayed the course to be faithful and true to God and His calling.

“I was reminded of a verse in a hymn that we sing in Church: ‘When the conflict here is ended and our race on earth is run, He will say, if we were faithful, “Welcome home, My child—well done!” . . . Little is much when God is in it! Labor not for wealth or fame; there's a crown and you can win it, if you go in Jesus’ Name.’

“This book has a good dose of encouragement for all people who are in ministry.”

Reverend Frank Bueckert

Pastor of Bergthaler Mennonite Church, Canada

“It’s God‘s mercy that grants us new opportunities, and it’s His grace, His unmerited favor, that fills those opportunities with success. Every Christian who is dedicated to fulfilling a ‘God-sized’ vision needs the wisdom contained in these pages. When a Christian leader commits their life to serving Him, persecution is inevitable, but the devastation caused by it isn’t! King David declared: ‘Many are the afflictions of the righteous; but the Lord delivers him out of them all.’ Brother K.P. is a living example that our God delivers, restores and even promotes those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.

“For more than 40 years, Gospel for Asia has been ministering to those who are poor, illiterate, destitute and forgotten with the love of Jesus Christ! May this book encourage you to pray for those who are living out the Gospel out in very real and practical ways each and every day. May it also encourage you in your faith as you face uncertain trials of your own. Knowing this, that He who has begun a good work in you will finish it unto the day of Jesus Christ!

“Thank you, Brother K.P., for encouraging all of us to finish the race Jesus has uniquely called us to run, regardless of our circumstances.”

Troy Carl

President of International Scripture Ministries, USA

“This had to have been a very difficult book to write and to not make it sound defensive in the process. But by the grace of God, I believe K.P. succeeded. Early in the book, K.P. states, ‘One of my reasons for writing this book is my hope that if you are one who was hurt in this way, you will now know the rest of the story and find joy in the privilege the Lord gave you in being a part of accomplishing His will . . .’ As I read this book, the passage of Scripture in 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 kept replaying in my head over and over again: ‘Therefore, we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.’

“K.P. seems to me to be a master of word pictures. For example, he asks the reader to join him in a canoe and paddle up a river, and I felt like I was in that canoe with K.P. on this book journey! Thank you for the honor of reading this book and taking me on this Never-Give-Up tour with you!”

Beth Cathey

Managing Partner of giving MD;
Co-contributor of 101 Biggest Mistakes Nonprofits Make and How You Can Avoid Them

“K.P. Yohannan's love for the Lord shines beautifully through this book. In this book, he takes the reader into his most personal thoughts, theology, prayers and insights. Having traveled in South Asia on a vision tour with GFA World, we have seen firsthand . . . their heartfelt work. We met, talked with and prayed with K.P. Yohannan while on the mission field and found him to be a genuine and deeply humble man.”

Dave and Dodie Eyer

GFA World Supporters, Canada

“In his latest book, Never Give Up, Dr. Yohannan invites the reader to experience a part of his personal journey with God. The trials he and the ministry of GFA have encountered serve as the impetus for the book. As a result, a real sense of vulnerability, altruism and utter desire for the will of God to be done is effectively communicated. Dr. Yohannan stays focused throughout the book reminding the reader to humbly depend upon God and that the Christian faces a daily spiritual war. The use of personal experiences and biblical truths helps one walk away encouraged and confident in the power of God to overcome the darkness of the world. Never Give Up provides an excellent opportunity to appreciate God and be challenged by His worldwide influence.”

Ryan Farrell

Pastor of Nackawic Wesleyan Church, Canada

“The first chapter of this book was very tough for me to read as it brought back experiences God had allowed in my life, including issues with suicide, and thus was quite emotional. In my life, God had allowed me to be attacked in business, which resulted in me losing it. God then sat me down and said to me, ‘Harold, you have never asked Me what you should do,’ so through a time of silence and stillness, He brought me to the point of saying, "Lord, I will do nothing unless you give it to me." From this point, I left the business world to care for others and share the Gospel.

“The book takes you from a personal challenge and brings you back to God’s Church and our mission, and then goes on to deal with the state of God’s Church and how we are often distracted from what we are called to. It challenges us to return to the orthodoxy and simplicity of the early Church. Finally, the book brings us back to the individual focus of the coming of the Lord, which we so often loose sight of in our busy daily life.

“This book is not just about the issues faced by GFA, but about personal experiences with God in the midst of it and a refocus on the Church and oneself in God’s mission.”

Reverend Harold Forrest

Pastor of South Auckland Anglican Mission

“Dr. K.P. Yohanan has been a friend for many decades. His fresh and unique perspectives on perseverance will encourage you! K.P. would be the first to admit that the perseverance of the saints is only possible because of the perseverance of God. And like St. Ignatius of Antioch said long ago; ‘A tree is shown by its fruits, and in the same way those who profess to belong to Christ will be seen by what they do. For what is needed is not mere present professions, but perseverance to the end in the power of faith.’ K.P embodies perseverance in the power of faith.”

Gino Geraci

Radio Talk Show Host on the Salem Network, USA

“Immense pressures beyond our imagination—can God bring good out of them? In his latest book, Never Give Up, K.P. Yohannan takes us on an intimate journey through his greatest struggles, revealing God’s power to transform our most terrible times into a testimony for His glory. This is a must read!”

Greg Gordon

Founder of SermonIndex.net, Canada

“K.P. Yohannan’s life story is truly incredible and has needed to be told for some time. Who better to tell it than K.P. himself? As you turn each page, you will find a faithful man of God who wants to be found faithful and who will go to any length to do so. You will learn of his struggles, obstacles and difficulties, which may sound similar to yours. In the end, K.P.’s life unfolds throughout each chapter with a real love, true compassion and sound biblical truth, which will motivate your own heart to pursue God with your whole heart, mind, soul and strength. I know it did for me!”

Christopher Gould

Senior Vice President of Salem Media Group

“God brings certain books and people into our lives precisely when we need them. Never Give Up is one of those books, and K. P. Yohannan is one of those people. His passion to ‘change a generation’ is as inspirational as it is instructive.”

Hank Hanegraaff

President of the Christian Research Institute;
Author of Truth Matters, Life Matters More: The Unexpected Beauty of an Authentic Christian Life

“Despite several years at the centre of a storm of controversy and attack, this book is not a self-justification but a remarkable testimony. What shines throughout the book is Dr. Yohannan’s undimmed passion to make Christ known to all!”

Paul Harcourt

National Leader of New Wine England

“I have known K.P. Yohannan for three decades. I have seen him in great triumph, and I watched him endure in great pain. His passion for the untold millions is undeniable, and his passion for honoring Christ is equally so. From the earliest days of Gospel for Asia to the present day, K.P has circuitously, but with integrity, followed what he knows to be the will of God for his life. Though we both have taken different paths in our view of the church, K.P. has lived to please his Lord. This account in Never Give Up is brutally honest and refreshingly candid, and, therefore, helpful for anyone who wants to grow deeper.”

Skip Heitzig

Senior Pastor of Calvary Albuquerque, USA

“In his usual thought-provoking, challenging, straight-to-the-point way, Dr. Yohanan once again succeeds in lifting our eyes from the things of earth to the things that really matter. In Never Give Up, we catch a glimpse into K.P. Yohannan’s soul as he vulnerably pens some of the lessons he has learned from significant recent challenges he and the ministry of GFA World have faced; lessons definitely worth sharing. There were several points in the book when I had to put it down and have an honest talk with God. A worthwhile read.”

Mark Hinde

Open Doors Scotland, UK

“This is a must read for every Christian leader facing a spiritual attack.”

Keith Knight

Executive Director of Canadian Christian Business Federation

“The words of Jesus could not be clearer. His followers are to care for the needy. When they do, they are caring for the Lord Himself.

“K.P. Yohannan took these words seriously 40 years ago, and the result has been astounding! Gospel for Asia has touched millions with the hands of God’s love. You would hope that his selfless service would be applauded. Well, it will be in heaven, but on earth, the path has been littered with land mines, but K.P. is a survivor, and, thank the Lord, he still has his hand on the plow. This book tells the tale of a man on mission. It is encouraging, emotional and excellent.”

Chip Lusko

Pastor of Calvary Chapel, USA

“Since the beginning of time, the enemy of God has presented a consistent strategy: to disrupt the work of building the Kingdom of Jesus in the world. Rather than pretend to understand the confusing dynamics of every sad story, I choose rather to look for the beautiful fruits of a Christlike response in believers represented within the situation. The leadership at Gospel for Asia has demonstrated an incredible response in the face of their three-year struggle against the odds. They chose to forgive the perpetuators of trouble. They chose to pray for those set on their demise. They responded to their enemies just as Jesus taught in Matthew 5–7. This is the story within the story in the pages of Never Give Up! Every person involved with Christian ministry can never have too many godly examples on how to live as Jesus taught when confronted with hard times. As I read this book, I was reminded of Joseph’s words to his brothers in Genesis 50:20: ‘You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives’ (NIV). The reality of GFA’s ongoing and effective ministry in the world is evidence that God has rewarded their humble response by expanding their international efforts for His glory. Thank you GFA for your outstanding testimony of grace and goodwill!”

Ryan Martin

Christian Aid Ministries, Canada

“. . . a very readable, personal and honest review from a contemporary Christian leader of God’s faithfulness, despite his weakness and humanity, through the real implications and consequences of damaging fake news, both personally and organisationally. A testimony that will challenge your relationship with Jesus and encourage a deeper knowledge of the One who loves us so much He gave His life that we might be forever His—even in the dark times. A valuable book for any Christian leader who has asked ‘How has this happened!?’ or might one day ask the same question through some kind of persecution . . . which, if we’re serving Jesus, all of us can expect.”

Tim Matthews

Africa Inland Mission International, UK

“In Never Give Up, K.P. Yohannan tells the truth about Christian life and ministry—it is costly but it’s worth it. In a deeply personal account, he gives great insight into how to persevere through times of spiritual attack and loss. And within the challenges, he describes there are wonderful stories of salvations and healings and profound spiritual insights into the nature of the church and the life of the Spirit. This is a book full of joy, but it tells it like it is.”

Reverend Canon John McGinley

New Wine England

“Once again, K.P. Yohannan has caused us to think differently about things that we thought we always knew. This is one of the reasons why he’s had an impact on so many millions of lives throughout Asia and around the world. I’m one of those lives that he’s impacted.”

Reverend Johnnie Moore

President of Congress of Christian Leaders, USA

“In this heart-searching and thought-provoking book, K.P. Yohannan describes how through the pain and struggle of difficult years, God has remained consistently faithful and utterly dependable. This is a story of faith, hope and love.”

Reverend Matthew Porter

Senior Leader of The Belfrey, York;
Author of Overflow

“Author K.P. Yohannan, with a level of gut-wrenching honesty and forthright transparency, shares the biblical and scriptural path to redemption and freedom only found in Jesus Christ. With a sacred call, imparting the wisdom of the saints of old, and with loud exhortation, Yohannan challenges all Christ followers of today to, indeed, never give up! Thank you for exemplifying God’s Truth, my dear brother!”

Frank Sontag

Founder of KMG Ministries, USA

“There is something different about the countenance of those who have been through the fire, those who have walked through the valley of adversity. This is true of my friend K.P. Yohanan. Never Give Up is the story of a very personal journey, of lessons learned at the foot of the Master in the midst of great difficulty. In the end, this is a story of God’s steadfast faithfulness to those who are His. In other words, this is a story for all of us.”

Frank Wright, PhD

President and CEO of D. James Kennedy Ministries, USA

“Beautifully written! It shows the love and commitment of Dr. K.P. Yohannan to reach the untold millions, to be willing to do battle and, if necessary, to die to finish what God has commanded him to do.

“This book is a testimony of how the king of this world is trying to destroy the wonderful work God is doing through His servants with GFA World. Beginning, growth, battle and victory in HIM, show that God is true to those who humbly submit to His ways. Brother K.P.’s shared experience will encourage many who are going through similar situations to keep their eyes on JESUS, who at the end is always the One who is trustworthy and who we can depend on and has won the victory already many years ago. Praise the Lord for millions who have found new life in Christ.”

Oskar and Maria Zollinger

Volunteers of GFA World

“The book is amazing. I believe it is needed as we face the tribulation period. Dr. Yohannan’s sweet humble spirit shines through like Noah’s rainbow. I have been blessed by the book and others will be as well. Unless Jesus come first, this book will be known as a Christian classic by future generations. The reader suffers the anguish and isolated sorrow with Brother K.P. Yohannan as he recounts the persecution and trials of having to defend himself and his ministry against spurious accusations, character smears and litigation. He comes through on the other side like refined gold. Many will be prepared and strengthened for end-time tribulations by his writing. May God bless you and all you work for, dear brother.”

Pauline Cason

GFA World Supporter, USA

“I so appreciate Brother K.P.’s honesty and openness and attitude of humility. Romans 8:37 says, ‘No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.’ Thank you, Brother K.P., for continuing to draw near to God with dependence and trust in Him. May the love of Christ Jesus, our Lord, increasingly shine through you as you live for His glory and with His heart for lost souls!”

Lynda Devost

GFA World Supporter

“A book to read. A true Christian leader brought to a near mental breakdown by our modern conspiracy of opposition. K.P's consolation, a closer intimacy with Christ and entering into the fellowship of His sufferings. Reminding us by the writings of the early Church fathers to return good for evil and pray for our tormentors, as our critics could someday become saints like Paul the apostle.”

James LaPorte

Elder of Calvary Chapel of Hanford California