Posts tagged missionary biography

Overview Eric Liddell (1902–1945) won Olympic gold as a sprinter, but this triumph pales in comparison with how God used him when he surrendered his …

While Charles Simeon (1759–1836) is remembered in some circles today, his life and ministry has mostly faded into history. However, we can learn much from …

Overview Robert Murray M’Cheyne (1813–1843) nearly left Scotland for the mission field. He read the biographies of David Brainerd and Henry Martyn, compelling him to …

Overview “Norris Groves was a dentist. He did well for himself in Exeter, England, in the 1820s. He gave to the poor and championed the …

Overview “If you don’t stop praying to God, then we’ll keep you in prison for the rest of your life,” the soviet official threatened Pastor …

Overview Lottie Moon. You’ve heard the name. If you are Southern Baptist, it is synonymous with the annual Christmas offering. You might vaguely remember that …

Overview This is the story you never heard. Jim Elliot got all the headlines from Ecuador in the 1950s, but Frank Drown took similar risks …

Overview Dense jungles. Nearly impassable ravines. Stone-age villages. Demonic opposition. Daring advance. The author of Stanley Dale’s biography had no need to sensationalize this life …

Overview In the 20th century, no missionary endeavor influenced the world quite like the attempt of five men to reach the Waodani people of Ecuador. …

Overview Exploration in Asian jungles. Penetration of dark canyons cut off from the light of the gospel. Constant spiritual warfare. Persevering prayer that overcomes the …