Around the World with 80 Missionaries: An Epic Adventure Through Faith and History
Join an extraordinary journey across all seven continents as you discover the incredible true stories of eighty brave missionaries who changed the world! From the frozen landscapes of Antarctica to the bustling markets of Asia, from African jungles to Pacific islands, this captivating book takes young readers on an unforgettable adventure through time and geography.
Meet courageous men and women like Hudson Taylor in China, David Livingstone in Africa, and Amy Carmichael in India, who left comfortable homes to share God's love in dangerous and distant lands. Discover how Gladys Aylward rescued children in war-torn China, how John Paton survived cannibals in the Pacific, and how Mary Slessor became a peacemaker in Nigeria.
Packed with fascinating facts about each continent, detailed maps, and engaging stories that read like adventure novels, this book combines geography, history, and inspiring faith stories. Young readers will learn about different cultures, witness incredible acts of courage, and understand how the Gospel spread around the globe.
Perfect for ages 8-14, this beautifully illustrated volume shows how ordinary people were involved in extraordinary things when they answered God's call. Each story demonstrates that anyone—regardless of age, background, or abilities—can make a difference in the world.
Endorsements
To be read and enjoyed in light of the day when a great multitude from every nation will declare “salvation belongs to our God”.
Alistair Begg Founder, Truth for Life
... beautifully written and illustrated and is expertly designed to engage our hearts and enliven our souls about what the Lord has done through his servants across the world.
Jonathan Master President, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, South Carolina
Readers will be inspired by the eighty stories, including those of indigenous missionaries, from the early days of the church to the present.
Thomas J. Sorkness Ruling Elder, Cornerstone OPC, Ambler, Pennsylvania; editor, 'On to the Sanumás: The Missionary Lives of Donald M. and Barbara H. Borgman and the Translation of the Sanumá New Testament'
This is a treasure trove of stories about adventure, bravery, danger, and incredible resolve to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth. What better way to learn geography than through the lens of missions?
David Barry Professor of New Testament and Greek, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, South Carolina
These men and women are a diverse group, yet they all have one thing in common: their hearts were filled with a fiery love for the Lord Jesus, a love which propelled them outward with good news for lost souls.
Linda Finlayson is an author who writes biographies and church history books for children, including 'God’s Timeline' and 'God’s Bible Timeline'. She lives in the Philadelphia area with her husband, Sandy Finlayson, author, and retired librarian and professor. They have one son.
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