Any Christian who delights in biography and wants to deepen one’s faith will find this book to best help increase their understanding of the international community for the sake of the gospel. Where Strangers Cross is a narrative with plot and characterization. Beside obvious differences stemming from diverse times, careers and geography between Kevin Avery and John Long, it intertwines two spiritual journeys instead of focusing on one life story. In fact, this aspect of the book makes it unique among other Christian biographies. The reason for this alternating point of view is to enhance the Lord as the main character, who brings the two men together to disciple the nations.It is designed to challenge and encourage American Christians by seeing the Great Commission lived out from different perspectives.