“The gospel doesn’t carry itself along its own merry way. When it runs, it runs on our legs. God's messengers are called upon to forcefully accelerate the gospel into hazardous situations and are guaranteed to be busted up and bloodied in the fight. A 'balanced' person will not do this. A more domesticated disciple will turn back when he deems it unreasonable to exchange physical safety or financial security for the advancement of christ."

"When two angry tribal chiefs
threatened us in the New Guinea highlands, Joe Cannon told them,
“When you come back, kill me first,
I’m the leader of this team!"

Excerpt from -
Hard Fighting Soldier