David Joannes is the Founder/CEO of Within Reach Global, which serves to give gospel access to unreached communities in the spiritual dead zones of Southeast Asia.

He is the author of The Mind of a Missionary, The Mind of a Missionary DevotionalThe Space Between Memories, Gospel Privilege, See the City, and Glorious Hope.

You can find David on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin, Vimeo, and Youtube.

David has a love for language, culture, and creative writing. For the last 25 years, he has witnessed God’s kingdom established in forgotten parts of the globe. He is passionate about the 10/40 Window, unreached people groups, Great Commission fulfillment, and all things missions. The fact that over 2 billion people have yet to hear the name of Jesus does not sit well with him.

David began his missionary journey by smuggling Bibles into China. He has been interrogated for his faith over 20 times. Occasionally, he has hidden from the authorities under the sway of bamboo and the dim glow of moonlight. He has eaten meals with headhunters and shared the gospel with tribal witchdoctors. He has been apprehended by over 100 child soldiers carrying AK-47s and has journeyed to some of the world’s most forgotten regions.

But in the thick of such precarious situations, David has also seen the kingdom of God established among unreached and unnamed people groups. He has witnessed secret baptisms, taught at underground Bible trainings, and raised up a group of local missionaries who are planting churches among hard to reach animist, Islamic, atheist, and Buddhist tribes.

After serving for 15 years in Southwest China, David now resides in Chiang Mai, Thailand, for more than 10 years, where he oversees the growing team of local and foreign missionaries at Within Reach Global. He extends gospel access to unreached peoples with his wife, Lorna, and their two daughters.

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Why Easter Is Meaningless (For The Unreached)
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272SHARESShareTweetJoin Our List Asian Rough Rider has done it again! This incredible post is both saddening and inspiring, calling us to action…

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2015 Year In Review: Within Reach Global
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150SHARESShareTweetJoin Our List We saw amazing things happen at Within Reach Global in 2015! 3 countries 6 outreach centers 13 local missionaries…

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On Selfless Generosity: Mother Hears Heartbeat Of Her Infant Son From Beyond The Grave
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407SHARESShareTweetJoin Our List Let’s start with Mother Teresa. Because she’s the quotable type. “It is not how much we do, but how…

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Take Note, Christians: Even Atheists Are Confused Why We’re Not Focused On Reaching The Unreached
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459SHARESShareTweetJoin Our List I have an atheist friend who seems to me to be the perpetual advocate for unreached people groups that…

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Why Your Church Should Support Fewer Missionaries
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404SHARESShareTweetJoin Our List I recently read this article after a friend pointed it out to me. It is well written and balanced, evoking…

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Indigenous Or Foreign Missionaries: Who Is More Effective? [Video]
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253SHARESShareTweetJoin Our List The engagement is growing during our Missions Blabs! People chatting, leaving thoughtful messages, asking pertinent questions, calling in to…

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