An Animist Becomes a Follower of Christ

By Frank Johnson on October 4, 2019 0

Animist of Papua New Guinea — Photo courtesy of Trevor Cole. Used by permission.

The animist shaken to the core by God’s truth is the story of Anton Egamankon, an animist who gave his life to Christ approximately thirteen years ago.

That is who I was — Anton Egamankon, of the Coconut clan, ground owner and new husband, spirit-worshipper and survivor …

I heard four months of teaching from God’s Word in my heart-language and my world changed … I realized that I was actually Anton Egamankon, child of Adam, a sinner, unclean, and deserving of death …

I believed in Jesus’ work and my identity changed once again. I was now Anton Egamankon, child of the high Creator God, the undeserving sinner who had received one-sided grace and mercy …

… now I live with a different purpose … I am Anton Egamankon. Follower of Christ.

One of the most exciting parts of Anton’s story is how he is now reaching out to surrounding villages and neighboring language groups with the gospel that changed his life.

We encourage you to read Anton’s story and be challenged to focus your life on the same mission as Anton — reaching others for Christ.

COUNTRIES IN THIS ARTICLE: Papua New Guinea
PEOPLE GROUPS IN THIS ARTICLE: Itutang

About Frank Johnson

Frank is a 1985 graduate of Bethany College in Scotts Valley, California (B.S. Ministerial Studies) and a licensed minister with the Northern California and Nevada District Council of the Assemblies of God. Frank has been an internet strategist for over 15 years, applying principles of digital media strategy to spread the gospel. In addition, he is the author of Find A Job Through A Temporary Service, “Bringing in the Outcast” (under pen name, John Norman) in Issue 43 (January 1, 1988) of Discipleship Journal, and numerous articles in the Santa Cruz Sentinel.

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