Don Richardson

Don Richardson is a renowned author and missionary who spent 15 years among the Sawi tribe in Irian Jaya.

He developed an alphabet for their language, taught them to read, and translated the New Testament, leading to many conversions.

Richardson's books, including Peace Child and Lords of the Earth, focus on his "redemptive analogy" thesis, which posits that cultures have inherent stories or traditions that can illustrate the Christian gospel.

He holds an honorary doctorate from Biola University and serves as an ambassador-at-large for World Team.

Richardson is an ordained pastor and frequent speaker at church conferences, known for his extensive study of the Muslim world.