Christians

At some time during their lives, the following people have publicly identified themselves as Christian.   Inclusion in this list does not indicate approval or disapproval of the person, of their orthodoxy or lack of it, or of their actions.  Readers are encouraged to suggest persons who should be included on this list.  This is a recurring segment in this blog.

Ugur Yuksel: (b. Turkey) 32 year old Turkish convert who was murdered along with two others by a gang of Muslim men on 18 April 2007 in Malatya, Turkey.   The martyrs were tortured with knives before their throats were slit.

Solly Moholo: South African talent scout, music producer, and gospel music singer.

Winnie Mashabo: South African gospel music singer and songwriter. She was nominated for a Kora music award in 2005.

Epaphroditus (aka: Epaphras) A gentile mentioned in Colossians 1:4-8 and 4:12-13.  He was a fellow prisoner with Paul and possibly was the founder of the church at Colossae (the site is near modern Honaz, Turkey).

Justin Drew Bieber: (b. 1994, Canada) Singer, songwriter, musician, actor.