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Born on January 1, 1963, Sam Childers is from Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States. Public records list Sam Childers as a writer, pastor and philanthropist. The age as of 2026 is 63. Credited works include Another Man's War.
My Take
Sam Childers is one of the most polarizing figures I have encountered, and that is exactly why he fascinates me. A former biker turned pastor who took up arms in Africa to protect children, earning the nickname Machine Gun Preacher, his life defies easy judgment. The Dateline NBC profile and his book brought global attention to a man who threw himself into danger zones near the Lord's Resistance Army. Whatever one concludes about his methods, the raw conviction to defend the vulnerable is undeniable. I find his messy, fearless humanity genuinely humbling and hard to forget.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sam Childers
- Name (Japanese)
- サム・チルダース
- Reading
- さむ・ちるだーす
- Born
- January 1, 1963 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rabbit
- Origin
- Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
- Occupation
- writer / pastor / philanthropist / preacher
2. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Another Man's War | — |
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam%20Childers
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1100956
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Sam Childers born?
Born January 1, 1963 (age 63).
Where is Sam Childers from?
Sam Childers is from Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States.
What does Sam Childers do?
Sam Childers works as writer, pastor, philanthropist, preacher.
What is Sam Childers known for?
Notable works include Another Man's War.
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