None of Patrick’s outstanding global ministry would have been possible without the many relationships he was able to form with influential people of all faiths who appreciated his intellect, grasp of theology, compassion, and sincerity. He was also able to adapt and both creative and effective when addressing the many sudden political and other crises that those working in the field of minority persecution often face. The work goes on and, in many ways, the persecution continues to already and to deepen. Patrick showed how it could be done, particularly through working with local partners which enabled the overheads of Barnabas Fund ti remain so low thereby ensuring the maximum possible connection between donor and recipient. Patrick regularly risked his life travelling to dangerous areas in order to bring spiritual and practical comfort to those who were often the poorest of the poor. Despite suffering from several chronjc illnesses which would debilitate a lesser man Patrick showed an energy and drive which exhausted those around him. In this he was ably supported by his wife Rosemary, and his manager and secretary Caroline Kerslake, who travelled everywhere with him and shared the hardships and risks. It was my privilege to know him and to be able to support his work during some of the darkest times and he was, without exaggeration, a great man called by God. May he now enjoy his much-earned rest in the company of the Lord he loved and served. Dr Russell Blacker

Personal Tribute to Dr Patrick Sookhdeo and on behalf of The Barnabas Fund Trust and the Oxford Centre for Religion and Public Life Given at the funeral service: It is a great privilege, though for me a deeply sad one, to pay tribute to Dr Patrick Sookhdeo today. For many around the world, Patrick was known as an author, a scholar, a defender of the persecuted Church, and a public Christian voice of remarkable courage and conviction. Those achievements are significant and deserve to be remembered. But for those of us who had the privilege of working with him, Patrick was much more than the public figure that many knew. He was a colleague, a mentor, a friend, and above all a faithful servant of Jesus Christ. I first came to know and appreciate Patrick not through his writings or public ministry but, having been introduced to him by a dear friend, through the example of his life. He possessed a rare combination of intellectual rigour and deep personal faith. He could engage complex issues with remarkable clarity yet never lose sight of the people whose lives were affected by them. Patrick cared deeply about truth because he cared deeply about people. He loved the Church. He loved the Gospel. And he loved those Christians around the world who suffered because of their faith. What struck me most was that his concern was never merely theoretical. Behind the books, lectures, reports, and public engagements was a man whose heart was burdened for the Kingdom of God and for the welfare of God’s people. I, like many of us, experienced his encouragement personally during a particularly difficult time in my ministry. He challenged us to think more deeply, pray more earnestly, and serve more faithfully. He expected much because he believed…

We are deeply grateful and blessed by Patrick’s ministry and the support you and Rosemary gave. We stand with you. Feel with you. Pray for you.