Dr. Phil Eyster has been in Christian ministry since 1976. He made his first international trip in 1981, and since then, has ministered in over 40 countries around the world. In addition to bringing humanitarian aid and disaster relief to many places around the globe, he has brought the gospel to jungle villages, desert tribes, schools, factories, hospitals, AIDS clinics, leper colonies, open-air markets, and countless transportation hubs. All this has resulted in some alarming, hilarious, dangerous, and sensitive cross-cultural situations. His life is a witness to the provision, protection, and faithfulness of God. Over the years they have given a clear gospel witness along with food, water, sanctuary, medicine, eye glasses, and training to hundreds of thousands of people. Dr. Eyster is the founder and president of Eagle Projects International, and along with their partners, they have rescued hundreds of girls from sex trafficking, supplied doctors to the uncared for, and planted churches in the remotest areas of the world. In this book, he tells a story that began in 1963 and continues through the present with tales of humor, tears, dangers, and miracles.
About the Author
Dr. Philip C. Eyster, B.A. (Gordon College); M.Div. (Western Seminary); D. Min. (Mid-America Seminary); Founder and President of Eagle Projects International, Maine, USA. EPI has worked on six continents in over 40 countries bringing aid, education, and the Gospel since 1989. He and his wife Marcia have seven children and a bunch of grandchildren. They make their home in the North Woods of Maine, USA.
This is a book that will take you soaring – with information and inspiration. But first, it will bring you down to earth. When I read the first chapter, I thought, “I’m glad I wasn’t part of Phil’s team” – with the snakes, the disposals, the often terrible food. It’s not about glamorous travels. Then when I read chapter 2, I thought, “I wish I could have been there” to see God at work. Here is the moving, real, down-to-earth story of how God led one man to make a difference – not with glamor, but with grit and grace, and not for a year or two, but for a lifetime of faithful ministry. I wish every young evangelist could read it.
Leighton Ford
President, Leighton Ford Ministries, Charlotte, North Carolina
Phil is an interesting man with fascinating stories, which will entertain, instruct, and convict you. Take up, read, ponder, and pass this book along to others.
Ray Van Neste, Ph.D.
Professor of Biblical Studies, Director, R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies, Union University, Jackson, TN
Soaring Higher by Dr. Philip Eyster is a fast, fun read. It is interesting, enlightening, inspirational, and very entertaining. It is written as a collection of stories, yet even more, it presents a crystal-clear, deeply challenging picture of real commitment to Christ. It presents genuine faith in Christ and serious evangelistic effort to make Him known. Every Christian with an interest in missions that benefits the human race through the Christian faith must read this book. I have worked with Phil countless times overseas and at home and am grateful to him for candidly sharing his life and experiences. The kingdom of God and you will greatly benefit from this work.
Shad Williams
Evangelist, Shad Williams Evangelistic Association, Adamsville, TN
Soaring Higher is superb! Phil relates his experiences on the mission field with humor, passion, and an accurate understanding of global factors influencing evangelistic strategy. His enormous efforts in relieving human misery while engaging in field evangelism and church planting is both creative and sacrificial. I will be getting this book into the hands of the missionaries that I work with. They, like I, will be inspired, encouraged, and have a model of church planting that will accelerate the Great Commission. I have known Phil and Eagle Projects for over thirty years and can give this incredible book my highest commendation.
Dr. Ken Flurry
Missionary for over 40 years, World Venture, Brazil and Mozambique, Sao Paulo, Brazil
