Early Missionaries

In Rome in A.D. 165, two men named Carpus and Papylus stood before the proconsul of Pergamum, charged with the crime of being Christians. Not even torture could make them deny Christ, so they were burned alive. Is my faithfulness as strong?

"With his study of Korea's colporteurs, Dr. Kang-Hyun Kim has made a significant contribution to the field of Korean church history. More than Bible distributors, these early lay workers were, as the author says, "evangelists, translators’ aides, literacy instructors, and pioneers of indigenous church planting." -Rev. Dr. Sang-Hyuck Ahn, President of Hapdong Theological Seminary, South Korea "Dr. Kang-Hyun Kim’s "Early Korean Protestant Colporteurs" is an in-depth study that sheds light on the crucial role and spiritual legacy of lay Bible distributors—colporteurs—who have long been...

Discover the untold story of the New Testament’s most reluctant hero. Caught between his Greek father’s world and his Jewish mother’s faith, young Timothy never expected to become one of early Christianity’s most trusted leaders. When the apostle Paul arrives in Lystra, everything changes. Follow Timothy’s extraordinary journey from uncertain teenager to Paul’s most beloved disciple. From dangerous missionary journeys to confronting false teachers, watch as this unlikely hero overcomes his fears to help spread the gospel across the Roman Empire. “Timothy: Paul’s Son in ...

On the sunlit slopes of Nightingale Mountain near Ephesus, Rachel seeks love and belonging. She discovers both with Mary the mother of Jesus and John the Evangelist. Then her father’s hidden past casts a shadow, threatening the future she hopes for. Meanwhile, far away on the road to Damascus, Saul of Tarsus sets out to destroy followers of Jesus. But a dramatic encounter with the risen Christ leaves him blinded, healed, baptized, and called into a mission he never expected. This turning point lays the groundwork for missionary journeys that will one day spread the Good News across the ...

A group of Colombian soldiers prepares to raid a drug lord's safe house on the Venezuelan border. They're watching him with an American-made drone, about to strike using military tactics taught to them by US soldiers who honed their skills to lethal perfection in Iraq. In Missionaries, Phil Klay examines the globalization of violence through the interlocking stories of four characters and the conflicts that define their lives.

Every missionary matters to our heavenly father. After becoming ill with a life-threatening parasite and being sent home after serving for only six months, Kristen Danner Reber has experienced firsthand the struggles that come with being released from a mission early. Perfect for returned missionaries, their family, and their leaders, this audiobook will help you navigate through the mixed emotions of an early release for any reason and press forward with faith.

Cyprus is known for its beautiful beaches, spectacular sunsets, and wonderful climate. Vacationers by the thousands come here each year to enjoy this island of adventure and frolic. Cyprus has always been recognized for its beauty and mild climate, as well as its strategic location. Through the centuries each competing culture has left its mark on the culture we have come to know as "Cypriot." Each invading ethnic group left archaeological monuments and a rich history, and an identity that has been linked together into a mosaic of sight, sound, language, religion, and culinary delights. In ...

Jesus did not forget he was god immediately after performing a miracle when he was a 3 month old fetus. He also did not forget he was God immediately following the 4 day miracle at the Temple when he was 12 years old. Don't let anyone tell you this as it is not Biblical. We will follow a half a dozen gospel accounts of Jesus as a baby, boy and young adult so you can understand who he really was as a special incarnation of the Creator. We will cross-compare details for accuracy, and not make up things we can find out. You will see how Joseph and Mary both came from well-off parents, how he ...

St. Paul Goes to Spain What if the Apostle Paul, after his release from imprisonment in Rome, embarked on a daring journey to the far reaches of the Roman Empire? "St. Paul Goes to Spain" by Lawrence Clayton is a riveting historical fiction novel that imagines this very scenario, blending meticulous research with engaging storytelling. Join Matthew Western, an intrepid archaeologist, as he uncovers ancient artifacts in the Sinai desert, sparking a quest to prove that Paul indeed traveled to Spain. His journey intertwines with the lives of several compelling characters: John Baldus, a former...

The fullness and vigour of Christianity has been in decline in the life of the West, the application of gospel truths often limited to personal evangelism and our personal prayer life. But this is a radically narrow view of the Christian mission. In the biblical narrative we see a vision for the mission of God’s people that is nothing less than the faithful worship of God in every area of life and culture - in our laws, educational institutions, politics, and arts, to name just a few.

What do you get when you add three little boys, their mom, homemade gifts, Christmas carols, an old 12-passenger van, a mission from the Lord, and a slew of interesting characters together? Lots of adventures! Here in The Lavine Boys’ Christmas Caroling Adventures, Book 1: The Early Years, you will get a glimpse into this little Christmas caroling gig’s beginning years, which continued year after year for a grand total of 15 years! Yes! That’s 15 years of Christmas caroling!

Volume 2: Extraordinary European and American women have taught, preached, and cared for people in global settings for centuries. Most of the Pentecostal missionaries who went abroad after the early C20 Pentecostal revivals were WOMEN as well. This volume, second in a series, examines precedent and concurrent women from many backgrounds: Catholic, American mainline churches, Evangelicals, and revivalist groups. Before the Pentecostal revivals, career missionary women paved the way for serving abroad, connecting with partners at home, and updating missions administrators. These women, with ...