“The story of the early church reveals the power of God working through ordinary people who surrendered their lives to Jesus Christ. Through the resurrection of Jesus, the coming of the Holy Spirit, the birth of the church, courageous witness, prayer, discipleship, and missionary faithfulness, the Gospel moved from Jerusalem toward the nations. Dr. William Brown appreciates Dr. Venkat Potana’s warm and thoughtful presentation of these biblical truths and their continuing meaning for believers today.

These pages invite readers to trust Christ, depend upon the Holy Spirit, grow in Scripture, serve the church, and become faithful witnesses wherever God has placed them. May this message awaken fresh love for Jesus and renewed courage to carry His Gospel into homes, communities, workplaces, cultures, and nations. The story continues as God’s people carry the hope of Christ toward the ends of the earth.”
— Dr. William Brown