Defector: A True Story of Tyranny, Liberty and Purpose

"Defector is a riveting story of heroism, redemption, and finding freedom against all odds. Hobafcovich's harrowing journey from Communist Romania to present-day America will captivate your attention and lift your spirit by turns. This book is a refreshing read about God's grace that will leave readers inspired to follow the stirrings of their own hearts."

Mark Hobafcovich's exodus from political and religious repression to freedom did not end with his crossing into Yugoslavia, his flight to Australia, or even his settling in the United States. He found true freedom in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and has since embraced his calling to bring others out of darkness and into that Light. His rare and dogged resolve is sure to invigorate the flagging faith and prod the sleepy gratitude of those living on the greener side of the fence.

Mark Hobafcovich is a Romanian-Australian-American Christian leader and author. He studied at Victoria Bible College (Melbourne Australia) and Baptist Theological College Queensland (Brisbane, Australia). He served as pastor church-planter in Australia and later in the United States where, since 1997, he has served with the Southern Baptist Convention's North American Mission Board mobilizing pastors and churches to impact the world with the good news of the gospel. Mark believes that making disciples of all people (Matthew 28:16-20) is not only Christ's commandment but also every believer's privilege as His followers, and it ought to be our first priority. He and his wife, Christine, a schoolteacher, live in metro Atlanta. They have two daughters, Hadassah and Elizabeth.

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Paul Dragu is a freelance writer with a passion for storytelling and words. He has been published in magazines and anthologies. He grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and lives and works in Havre, Montana.

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