John Chau was killed taking the gospel to an unreached tribe

        Source:                      www.vomusa.org
Date:                          November 19, 2025

Martyr Anniversary: John Chau

“You guys might think I’m crazy in all this, but I think it’s worth it to declare Jesus to these people.”

—John Chau, Nov. 16, 2018

As a teenager, John Chau sensed God calling him to take the gospel to the people of North Sentinel Island. For nine years, he prepared himself to go to the island, live among the people, learn their language and share Christ with them.

John knew the risks. He knew the Sentinelese had been violent toward visitors before, but he also knew God had called him to go.

“I believe that the measure of success in the kingdom of God is obedience,” John said shortly before his death. “I want my life to reflect obedience to Christ and to live in obedience to him. I think that Jesus is worth it. He’s worth everything.”

On Nov. 15, 2018, John went ashore on North Sentinel Island for the first time. On Nov. 16, 2018, he went ashore on North Sentinel Island for the final time.

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