Category Archives: Missionary

LETTIE B. COWMAN

Posted on 03/03/2015 by William E. Richardson

Born MARCH 3, 1870 For more than 100 years, Lettie Cowman has encouraged millions of people needing God’s help. As a missionary with her husband Charles, she spread the gospel in the Orient. Later as a widow and best selling-devotional author, Lettie inspired readers around the … Continue reading →

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AMY CARMICHAEL

Posted on 12/16/2013 by William E. Richardson

Born DECEMBER 16, 1867 It began with Preena. The 7-year-old girl fled the Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu, India in fear. She found Amy Carmichael, an English missionary. Hearing Preena’s story and learning the truth about female temple slaves gave Amy’s ministry new … Continue reading →

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C. T. STUDD

Posted on 12/04/2013 by William E. Richardson

Born DECEMBER 2, 1860 To some in England, the very thought of it was a social scandal. How could seven talented young men of wealth and influence set aside their social privilege to go to China as missionaries? Among the young men dubbed the “Cambridge … Continue reading →

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WILLIAM CAREY

Posted on 08/17/2013 by William E. Richardson

Born AUGUST 17, 1761 He’s the missionary known for saying, “Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God.” While serving 40 years in India, William Carey never stopped expecting great things and never ceased attempting great things. Along the way, he … Continue reading →

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HUDSON TAYLOR

Posted on 05/21/2013 by William E. Richardson

Born MAY 21 , 1832 In his book China’s Spiritual Needs and Claims, Hudson Taylor made an observation using Jesus’ parable of the shepherd with 100 sheep. He said that instead of leaving the 99 to rescue the one lost sheep, “we stay at home with the … Continue reading →

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GLADYS AYLWARD

Posted on 02/23/2013 by William E. Richardson

Born FEBRUARY 24, 1902 The guard opened the gate and Gladys entered. A prisoner with an ax came running toward her. The  man had already murdered two fellow prisoners. The officials had sent Gladys to face him because she’d testified that God protected her. … Continue reading →

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LOTTIE MOON

Posted on 12/12/2012 by William E. Richardson

Born DECEMBER 12, 1840 Few missionaries have inspired so many to give so much. Lottie Moon survived extreme culture shock to present the gospel to the people of China and fought for fairer treatment of those sacrificially serving on the mission field. Lottie … Continue reading →

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JOHN HYDE

Posted on 11/09/2012 by William E. Richardson

Born NOVEMBER 9, 1865 A handful of Christians are remembered for their excep-tional prayer lives. One outstanding individual was an Illinois-born missionary to India. John Hyde’s prayer practices gained him the nickname “Praying Hyde.” STANDING IN THE GAP John and his older brother Edmund were the sons of a … Continue reading →

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JONATHAN EDWARDS

Posted on 10/05/2012 by William E. Richardson

Born OCTOBER 5, 1703 He’s remembered for preaching the most famous sermon outside the Bible. He’s known as one of the driving forces of North America’s first Great Awakening. The thrust of his heart and mind dedicated to God had a profound … Continue reading →

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ADONIRAM JUDSON

Posted on 08/09/2012 by William E. Richardson

Born AUGUST 9, 1788 When the guards opened the door of the Burmese prison,  Adoniram hoped it meant his freedom from the sights, sounds, smells, and physical discomfort of the place. So far, he’d endured eleven months of torturous treatment. … Continue reading →

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