Gospel Patrons 

by John Rinehart

Behind every great movement of God stands a few generous men and women. Rinehart set out to answer a question rarely asked in church history books: Who were the people quietly funding the movements of God behind the scenes?

He tells the stories of three “Gospel Patrons,” including the man who financed William Tyndale’s English Bible translation. Each patron risked wealth, relationships, or reputation to support work they’d never get credit for.

• The concept of a “Gospel Patron” as a financial backer of ministry
• Historical stories, including Tyndale, Whitefield, and Newton
• Biblical examples of patrons like Barnabas and Phoebe
• The idea that a meaningful life is measured by what you give, not gain

Rinehart’s larger point is that generosity behind the scenes has always shaped history. This book invites Christians to believe God, step out, and serve his purposes in their generation, too.