“In this booklet, Doug Lucas shares a series of pivotal events which helped shape his life and ministry. It is a great example of how God takes each of us, as a bit of sand, and lovingly lays down layer upon layer of Himself on us until we become beautiful pearls. A bit of Doug’s passion for the Lord and His Kingdom will surely rub off on you as you read these anecdotes.”

Curtis Sergeant
A disciple of Jesus

“Upon being saved from darkness, Jesus often sends us back to the darkness to save others. Rescue from Darkness is a compelling invocation about the transformative power of prayer, coupled with biblical references and real-life examples, intended to encourage persistent and expectant prayer. It’s a call to action, urging believers to prioritize prayer and pray for open doors and hearts for the Gospel. Rescue from Darkness is a hit.”

Larrie Fraley
Lead Missions Pastor Christ’s Church of the Valley, Peoria, AZ

“Having known Doug for a few decades now and having seen him up close and personal in many situations, I can attest to the character of the man behind the stories in this book. Doug cares about lost people and has dedicated his life to living on mission for the kingdom! His lifetime of lessons will challenge you to live out your own faith and prayer life in deeper ways! I highly recommend this book.”

Wade Landers
PhD Ozark Christian College, Joplin, MO

“Doug Lucas has written a highly impactful, short-but-practical book that God can use to change the trajectory of our lives. He shares brief episodes from his amazing walk with Jesus, from God’s Word, the role of prevailing prayer, and from Christian pastors/writers. We are to fully focus on Christ, on God’s Kingdom to live solely for things eternal, for God’s glory, for the multiplication of disciples. Doug shares life lessons and truths to challenge us to yield fully, to believe God and to fervently pray, to nurture a growing faith that causes us to hunger daily for God, His will and eternal Kingdom. He calls upon us to see beyond our passing trials and testings and to see God working radical changes in the lives of many others. He dares us not to waste our lives on passing/ fleeting earthly matters when we are all called to make heavenly investments. Thank you Doug for sharing your life and for calling many others to be faithful, available stewards and laborers.”

Dr. Jonathan Miller, MD, MPH

“Rescue from Darkness is a winsome book calling believers to be sold out in following Jesus.  Doug weaves together an engaging mix of Scripture, incredible personal stories, motivating quotes, and practical steps.  The title captures his double challenge – to engage in rescuing those out of darkness who have little access to Jesus and to draw believers out of the dim shadows of an aimless life into a bright place of hope, prayer, purpose, and action.  I came away from this book asking myself if I was going to use the few remaining years of life in ‘breeding spotted mice’ (read the book to find out about this) or invest my days in eternity?  Take up and read.  You won’t be disappointed.”

Dan Scribner
Executive Director, Joshua Project, Colorado Springs, CO

“I can’t think of a ministry that has informed my understanding and application of disciple making as effectively as Doug Lucas and Team Expansion. For more than three decades I’ve had a front row seat watching this ministry identify and hone best practices for the benefit of kingdom workers around the world. Doug is presenting a second offering in discipleship making outlining the practical and essential discipline of prayer.. It amazes me how much we kingdom workers talk about prayer, but we don’t embrace it’s power. For many prayer isn’t the meat and potatoes, it is the garnish on the plate and that is to our detriment. There are profound blessings and opportunities when we pursue the power of prayer in disciple making. As Doug writes, you can be confident it comes not just from the world of the philosophical, but of the practical. The disciplines are time tested are fruitful. Doug a friend, a mentor and an important voice in the work of reaching the nations.”

Todd Bussey
Ministry Development Pastor Christ’s Church Ministries, Jacksonville, FL