The Amazing Story of Pakistans Christians

“Brother Mike takes us on a journey through Pakistan, its history, contribution, and the legacy of Western missionaries - but not least the acknowledgement of nationals in this great legacy. Few people have taken the pain to research like Mike has, to dig deep into our history and honor both Western and nationals as they served and are still serving in my land of birth, Pakistan.Exceptional scholarly historical work by brother Mike! This book is full of stories and political events that shaped the country and Christian community of Pakistan. This is really a treasure for the Church and Mission historians and an inspiration for young Pakistani Christians to be proud of their own heritage. I consider this a “Legacy of Grace” where the contribution of Western missionaries as well as nationals is acknowledged and celebrated. During the last 40 years that I have followed brother Mike’s ministry, this is a special gift to Christians worldwide. I am so grateful for this book and highly recommend it to both Christians and non-Christians.Mike’s love of Pakistan is evident in starting the charity Starfish Asia, focused on educating children from humble backgrounds in Pakistan. I highly recommend this book to all who wish to peek into the history of Pakistani Christians. I will be using material from this precious treasure in my teaching at Moody and beyond.”– Dr. Samuel Naaman, Professor of Intercultural Studies at the Moody Bible Institute, Chicago

Michael Wakely’s connection with Pakistan goes back to 1979 when he and his wife lived and worked in charitable service in Lahore for about 10 years. When challenged to help provide education for some of Pakistan’s poorest Christians, he and his wife founded the charity, Starfish Asia. They now support 50 schools in Pakistan, to ensure a good education and to raise the hopes and dreams of Pakistan’s Christians.