Footprints in the African Sand: My Life and Times

Michael Cassidy is one of Africas foremost evangelists and prophets. His story deserves a wide readership and will make a deep impact. - Moss Ntlha, General Secretary, Evangelical Alliance of South Africa As Africa shook off colonialism in the 1960s, a young man was gripped by a singular purpose: to play his part in Gods plans for the fractured nations of Africa. A son of apartheid South Africa, Michael Cassidy appeared an unlikely candidate to lead a team bringing a gospel message of salvation, reconciliation and hope to a continent overturning white rule. Over five decades, and with the support of his extraordinary wife Carol, Michael and his African Enterprise team courageously built up ten national teams and a network of relationships criss-crossing Africa. Michael saw clearly the need for quality leadership. He fostered vital dialogue among top politicians in the tense run-up to South Africas 1994 elections. As the country hurtled towards civil war, he helped facilitate a last-minute settlement, paving the way for the peaceful inauguration of Nelson Mandela. Told with inimitable charm and humour, this is a personal story of family, friendship and faith and beautifully demonstrates Gods love at work in the turbulence of Africas recent history. A must read. Joni Eareckson Tada African Enterprise has made, under God, a real contribution in South Africa. This is the founders inspiring story. I warmly commend it to you. Archbishop Desmond Tutu See more