Wamdi, a young girl from Nigeria who suffered persecution because of her love for the Lord Jesus. They will learn how they can love Jesus more than anything else because of His love for them.
Born in Africa hundreds of miles from the nearest doctor, Bob’s missionary parents prayed that he’d grow up to be a missionary doctor who would live close to their village. Children will learn how God prepared Bob and provided for him every step of the way so he could give much needed medical care to African villages.
Angie Garber used her life to serve God by teaching and loving the Navajo people. She overcame many difficulties to show the love of Jesus to the Navajo people. She learned their language, visited them in their homes and spent time loving and serving them.
Richard Roe, a missionary to the Philippines, developed a special friendship with a young boy named Nard, and how they worked together to share about the love of Jesus with people in the Philippines.
Operation Auca will take children on a journey deep into the lush rainforests of Ecuador to meet Dayuma, a young woman from one of the most violent tribes on Earth, and missionary pilot Nate Saint. Children will discover the power of God’s love as they hear this true story of tragedy and triumph that has inspired missionaries for generations.
In Kurku, India, Ringu and his family live in fear of sickness, evil spirits and wild animals until missionaries shared with them the power of the one true God. Based on the facts of Rinug’s story, children can experience life in a faraway land and develop a heart for reaching the lost.
Dare children to accept the challenge of living for God through this five-chapter story on the life of missionary Amy Carmichael. The true story from India is sure to impact the children you teach!
The story of Adhiambo helps children see the importance of consecration as they hear about Adhiambo growing up in an abusive home, coming to know Christ as Savior, and finally giving her life to God to work as a CEF missionary in Kenya and Sudan.
Share the true story of how Mary Slessor bravely went alone to the mysterious land of Nigeria to help the people turn from witchcraft to Christ. This powerful five-chapter story teaches children about God’s mighty power and inspires them to be missionaries wherever they go.
The story of Isobel Kuhn teaches children about her struggles to understand the truth of Scripture, her heartbreaking experience that led to Isobel believing in Christ and following God’s call to become a missionary to the Lisu people in China. Children will be encouraged to share the Gospel even in the face of opposition from their peers, hardships and sickness.
The Great Commission calls believers to share the Good News of Jesus Christ to all the world. Abner and Susan Pineda heard that call and followed God’s leading to a life dedicated to ministry in the Dominican Republic. This missionary story contains six thought provoking lessons about reliance on God to provide and protect.
This story tells of how Martin and Gracia used their gifts and passions to serve God in the Philippines, of their kidnapping and captivity by terrorist, and of the death of Martin and continued ministry of Gracia. Even in the hardest times, they depended on God for everything.
When you ask God, sometimes He says “NO”. The story of Joi Eareckson Tada reveals that God can use children with special needs for His glory. This page also includes ministry teaching on Children with Disabilities.
Gladys Aylward chose to follow God’s call to serve in China even though she had little money and was unable to make it through missionary school. God used her to reach a whole community in China with the Gospel and help 100 children flee to safety during WWII.
Lottie Moon had no interest in following God, but God changed her heart and soon he called her to China. There she showed her great love and determination, serving in that country for almost 40 years. The story encourages children to use their gifts to serve God in whatever place He puts them.
Jacob DeShazer was a farm boy from Oregon who joined the army Air Corps and became a bombardier. He participated in the famous Doolittle Raid over Japan shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. After completing the mission, his plane ran out of fuel, and he was captured and kept as a prisoner of war for 40 months. He later became a Christian missionary in Japan.
Pete Menjares, a former drug addict and gang member, experienced God’s transforming power and learned that God’s path was best for him. Children will learn that God’s plans are best and He can save anyone.
Cameron, founder of Wycliffe Bible Translators, had a passion for people who did not have the Word of God in their own language. God used him to minister to many different people groups. Children will be challenged to share God’s Word with those who have not heard about Him.
John Cook was used by God to reach many boys and girls for Christ. Serving with Child Evangelism Fellowship both in South Korea and the United States. Your kids will love hearing how God used a house fire, life in an orphanage, and some ‘coincidences’ to bring John to faith in Christ. John and Lois Cook ‘retired’ from CEF but continue to work with Korean churches in the USA and travel back to Korea.
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Below are some real live missionary accounts to use in your classes.
The Girl in the Goat House
Wamdi, a young girl from Nigeria who suffered persecution because of her love for the Lord Jesus. They will learn how they can love Jesus more than anything else because of His love for them.
Robert Foster – Missionary to Africa
Born in Africa hundreds of miles from the nearest doctor, Bob’s missionary parents prayed that he’d grow up to be a missionary doctor who would live close to their village. Children will learn how God prepared Bob and provided for him every step of the way so he could give much needed medical care to African villages.
Angie Goes West
Angie Garber used her life to serve God by teaching and loving the Navajo people. She overcame many difficulties to show the love of Jesus to the Navajo people. She learned their language, visited them in their homes and spent time loving and serving them.
A Special Job for an Ordinary Boy
Richard Roe, a missionary to the Philippines, developed a special friendship with a young boy named Nard, and how they worked together to share about the love of Jesus with people in the Philippines.
Operation Auca – Missionary Story
Operation Auca will take children on a journey deep into the lush rainforests of Ecuador to meet Dayuma, a young woman from one of the most violent tribes on Earth, and missionary pilot Nate Saint. Children will discover the power of God’s love as they hear this true story of tragedy and triumph that has inspired missionaries for generations.
Ringu of India’s Forest
In Kurku, India, Ringu and his family live in fear of sickness, evil spirits and wild animals until missionaries shared with them the power of the one true God. Based on the facts of Rinug’s story, children can experience life in a faraway land and develop a heart for reaching the lost.
I Dare: The Amy Carmichael Story
Dare children to accept the challenge of living for God through this five-chapter story on the life of missionary Amy Carmichael. The true story from India is sure to impact the children you teach!
The Life of Adhiambo
The story of Adhiambo helps children see the importance of consecration as they hear about Adhiambo growing up in an abusive home, coming to know Christ as Savior, and finally giving her life to God to work as a CEF missionary in Kenya and Sudan.
The Story of Madugu
Madugu finds a cure for his sore leg and his sinful heart in this true story from Liberia proclaiming the power of the Gospel.
The Story of Mary Slessor
Share the true story of how Mary Slessor bravely went alone to the mysterious land of Nigeria to help the people turn from witchcraft to Christ. This powerful five-chapter story teaches children about God’s mighty power and inspires them to be missionaries wherever they go.
Isobel Kuhn – Missionary to China
The story of Isobel Kuhn teaches children about her struggles to understand the truth of Scripture, her heartbreaking experience that led to Isobel believing in Christ and following God’s call to become a missionary to the Lisu people in China. Children will be encouraged to share the Gospel even in the face of opposition from their peers, hardships and sickness.
The Pinedas: Faith in the Storm
The Great Commission calls believers to share the Good News of Jesus Christ to all the world. Abner and Susan Pineda heard that call and followed God’s leading to a life dedicated to ministry in the Dominican Republic. This missionary story contains six thought provoking lessons about reliance on God to provide and protect.
The Burnhams – Missionaries to Philippines
This story tells of how Martin and Gracia used their gifts and passions to serve God in the Philippines, of their kidnapping and captivity by terrorist, and of the death of Martin and continued ministry of Gracia. Even in the hardest times, they depended on God for everything.
The Joni Eareckson Tada Story
When you ask God, sometimes He says “NO”. The story of Joi Eareckson Tada reveals that God can use children with special needs for His glory. This page also includes ministry teaching on Children with Disabilities.
Gladys Aylward – All that She Had
Gladys Aylward chose to follow God’s call to serve in China even though she had little money and was unable to make it through missionary school. God used her to reach a whole community in China with the Gospel and help 100 children flee to safety during WWII.
Lottie Moon
Lottie Moon had no interest in following God, but God changed her heart and soon he called her to China. There she showed her great love and determination, serving in that country for almost 40 years. The story encourages children to use their gifts to serve God in whatever place He puts them.
Jacob DeShazer
Jacob DeShazer was a farm boy from Oregon who joined the army Air Corps and became a bombardier. He participated in the famous Doolittle Raid over Japan shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. After completing the mission, his plane ran out of fuel, and he was captured and kept as a prisoner of war for 40 months. He later became a Christian missionary in Japan.
Pete Menjares
Pete Menjares, a former drug addict and gang member, experienced God’s transforming power and learned that God’s path was best for him. Children will learn that God’s plans are best and He can save anyone.
Cameron Townsend
Cameron, founder of Wycliffe Bible Translators, had a passion for people who did not have the Word of God in their own language. God used him to minister to many different people groups.
Children will be challenged to share God’s Word with those who have not heard about Him.
John Cook
John Cook was used by God to reach many boys and girls for Christ. Serving with Child Evangelism Fellowship both in South Korea and the United States. Your kids will love hearing how God used a house fire, life in an orphanage, and some ‘coincidences’ to bring John to faith in Christ.
John and Lois Cook ‘retired’ from CEF but continue to work with Korean churches in the USA and travel back to Korea.