Tony Horsfall reflects on fifty years of ministry in new autobiography

In his new autobiography, Footsteps of Faith: Reflections from a lifetime of following Jesus, veteran pastor and author Tony Horsfall recounts his journey through five decades of Christian service. Born into a working-class family near Barnsley, England, Horsfall describes his teenage conversion and his subsequent missionary work in Borneo with the Overseas Missionary Fellowship. He shares how these early experiences shaped his understanding of discipleship and his eventual transition into a ministry focused on reflective teaching and leading retreats.

Horsfall’s narrative explores both the triumphs and the personal heartaches of his life, including his experience as a widower and his later remarriage. He reflects on the challenges of pastoral leadership in a Yorkshire mining village, offering insights into how he navigated periods of intense stress. Throughout the book, he encourages readers to identify their own "sweet spot"—a concept he defines as the intersection where one's deep gladness meets the world's deep hunger. By sharing his personal story, Horsfall aims to help readers discern how God may be speaking to them through their own life experiences.