Books To Get Inspiring Missionary Biographies! The stories of God using ordinary people for extraordinary purposes. |
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[For smaller, yet incredibly inspiring versions of the missionary stories, check out the Woman of Faith (WOF) series and the Men of Faith (MOF) series available on Amazon.] |
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Amy Carmichael |
(India) |
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Description |
A woman from Northern Ireland who was willing to lay down her life for the Gospel. God used her to save countless lives in India. |
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Books |
• "A Chance to Die" by Elisabeth Elliot • "Amy Carmichael" by Kathleen White (WOF) • "A Gold Cord" by Amy Carmichael |
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Brother Yun |
(China) |
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Description |
A man who was willing to follow Jesus despite intense persecution in Communist China. |
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Books |
"The Heavenly Man" by Brother Yun |
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David Wilkerson |
(New York City) |
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Description |
A man who risked everything to reach out to the gangs of NYC with the love of Jesus. |
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Books |
• "The Cross and the Switchblade" by David Wilkerson |
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Gladys Aylward |
(China) | ||
Description |
A woman who would not give up her desire to serve the Lord when everything was against her. |
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Books |
• "The Small Woman" by Alan Burgess |
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George Muller |
(England) | ||
Description |
A man of inspiring faith who saved thousands of orphans from the streets of London. |
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Books |
• "George Muller: All Things are Possible" by A. T. Pierson • "George Muller" by Basil Miller (MOF) |
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Hudson Taylor |
(China) | ||
Description |
A man who spent most of his life serving the Lord. Also the founder of China Inland Mission. |
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Books |
• His autobiography: "Hudson Taylor" by J. Hudson Taylor |
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Jackie Pullinger |
(Hong Kong) pre China | ||
Description |
A woman who bravely obeyed the call to go into the Walled City - Hong Kong. |
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Books |
• "Chasing the Dragon" by Jackie Pullinger |
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Jim Elliot |
(Latin America) |
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Description |
A man who was willing to lay down his own desires, with joy, to serve the Lord whole heartedly. |
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Books |
• "Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot" by Elisabeth Elliot • "Jim Elliot" by Kathleen White (MOF)! |
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Jonathan Goforth |
(China) |
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Description |
A man who continued to preach the gospel and love Jesus despite intense trials. |
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Books |
• "Goforth of China" by Rosalind Goforth • "Jonathan Goforth" by Rosalind Goforth (MOF) |
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Rosalind Goforth |
(China) |
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Description |
(Wife of Jonathan Goforth) - A woman who surrendered everything to follow Jesus and serve alongside her husband. |
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Books |
• "How I know God Answers Prayer" by Rosalind Goforth • "Climbing" by Rosalind Goforth |
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Mary Slessor |
(Africa) |
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Description |
A woman who fearlessly preached the gospel to cannibals. |
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Books |
• "Mary Slessor of Calabar" by W. P. Livingstone |
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Richard Wurmbrand |
(Romania) |
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Description |
A man who bravely stood up for Jesus endured years of imprisonment and persecution in Communist Romania. | ||
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• "In God's Underground" by Richard Wurmbrand |
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Other Stories |
Oswald Chambers |
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Music To Get Inspiring and Edifying Music |
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2nd Chapter of Acts |
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CDs |
• Mansion Builder • Singer Sower • Rejoice • Very Best of 2nd Chapter of Acts |
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Barry McGuire |
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Cds |
• The Best of Barry McGuire! |
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Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir |
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CDs |
• Be Glad! |
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Glad |
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CDs |
• Acapella Project Vol. 1 • The A Capella Project 11 • The A Capella Project 111 • Pure and Holy Passion |
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Keith Green |
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CDs |
• For Him Who Has Ears • Songs For the Shepherd • So You Wanna Go Back To Egypt • Oh Lord, You're Beautiful • The Ministry Years: Volumes 1 & 2 |
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Petra |
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CDs |
• Petraphonics • Never Say Die/Washes Whiter Than |
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Phil Keaggy |
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CDs |
• History Makers: Collection |
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Point of Grace |
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CDs |
• The Whole Truth • Steady On • Life Love & Other Mysteries |
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Times Square Church |
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CDs |
• New Songs, Volumes 1 & 2 |
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Twila Paris |
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CDs |
• Beyond a Dream • Perennial • Sanctuary • A Heart That Knows You • He Is Exalted |
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