Running to the Fire Helping in Jesus’ Name

Offering an emotionally moving insider view to the most devastating global disasters of the past 35 years, international relief leader testifies of what God can do in the worst of circumstances, showing how you can be a Good Samaritan in Jesus’ name, whether across the street or on the other side of the world.

Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan demonstrates how to be a good neighbor by caring for wounded people in the ditches of life, forever answering the question of, “Can I truly make a difference?” when He said to “go and do likewise.”
 
Often called the “Indiana Jones of global relief,” Ken Isaacs shares from his thirty-five years of in-the-trenches service with Samaritan’s Purse as Franklin Graham’s go-to man in international disasters. These front-line stories—from Ethiopia to Afghanistan, from famines to floods—offer evidence of Christ’s love and grace while serving others in this broken and hurting world.
 
When an everyday person with ordinary skills commits to obey God’s call, doors open and provision comes, proving He indeed has a place for anyone who chooses to run to the fire.
 

For over 35 years, Ken Isaacs has led humanitarian programs that save lives, alleviate suffering, and restore dignity for people in crisis. As the Vice President of Programs and Government Relations at Samaritan’s Purse, Ken oversees all international relief projects for this Christian relief organization serving in more than 100 countries. He also speaks worldwide about humanitarian crises, emergency assistance, and disaster relief. Ken lives in North Carolina and has two sons, plus four grandchildren.