Missions & Missionary Work

As a boy he dreamed of being a spy undercover behind enemy lines. As a man he found himself undercover for God....

Elisabeth Elliot, beloved Christian author of Let Me Be a Woman and A Chance to Die: The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael, shares the story of five missionaries who were brutally killed in Ecuador—one of whom was her husband, Jim Elliot.

The Insanity of God is the personal and lifelong journey of an ordinary couple from rural Kentucky who thought they were going on just your ordinary missionary pilgrimage....

This audiobook will help you embrace the fact that this is not a Man Ask. No. It is a God Ask!....

America is in a war—an internal battle between good and evil with society crumbling at our feet. With every institution we once relied on now eroded, there is no one coming to help.

Thinking she was never to see her husband again, Darlene Rose was forced to sign a false confession and face the executioner's sword, only to be miraculously spared....

A critically acclaimed #1 New York Times bestseller with more than one million copies in print and a major motion picture! Gritty with pain, betrayal, and brutality, this incredible true story also shines with an unexpected, life-changing love....

A Chance to Die is a vibrant portrayal of Amy Carmichael, an Irish missionary and writer who spent fifty-three years in south India without furlough. There she became known as "Amma," or "mother," as she founded the Dohnavur Fellowship, a refuge for underprivileged children.

Eight women from eight different countries shared similar experiences of hardship and persecution, all for their faith in Christ. Yet they all emerged from adversity as heroines.

Urban Apologetics examines the legitimate issues that Black communities have with Western Christianity and shows how the gospel of Jesus Christ—rather than popular, socioreligious alternatives—restores our identity....

Veteran urban activist Robert Lupton reveals the shockingly toxic effects that modern charity has upon the very people meant to benefit from it. Toxic Charity shows us how to start serving needy and impoverished members of our communities in a way that will lead to lasting change....

Many pastors struggle to translate their theological beliefs into fruitful ministry in the places they are called to reach. It’s not enough to simply know what to believe....

John Piper's bestselling book on missions (more than 300,000 copies sold) draws on key biblical texts to demonstrate that worship is the ultimate goal of the church and that proper worship fuels missionary outreach....

The untold and inspiring story of Eric Liddell, hero of Chariots of Fire, from his Olympic medal to his missionary work in China to his last brave years in a Japanese work camp during WWII....

Among his many books, perhaps none have sparked more outrage than The Missionary Position, Christopher Hitchens's meticulous study of the life and deeds of Mother Teresa....

Six-year-old Ludwig was sitting at the table, reading his Bible and praying, when Swedish soldiers stormed through the castle door. Ludwig looked up at the soldiers and then returned to his prayer and reading....

Explore the incredible work of the Lord in the hearts and lives of women in the Muslim world....

In The Mission of God's People, Wright argues that having a strong biblical theology that shapes our thinking and behavior must be in place before answering the call of the Great Commission. Wright first steps back and answers some of the biggest questions of God's story and our place within it.

Most Christians would agree that the Bible provides a basis for mission. But Christopher Wright boldly maintains that mission is bigger than that - there is in fact a missional basis for the Bible....

A spiritual biography of the "father of modern missions," Hudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret poses the question: What empowered Hudson Taylor's ministry in China? The answer: a fierce faith that believed God truly would fulfill the promises in His Word.

The audiobook you are about to listen to is no ordinary audiobook. Not only does it tell the story of a nation changed, and countless souls brought into the Kingdom of God, but the book itself has also changed thousands of souls....

With no mission board to support or guide her, and less than 10 dollars in her pocket, Gladys Aylward left her home in England to answer God's call to take the message of the gospel to China....

Pastor, author, and leadership consultant unpacks instruction for church leaders found in 1 Peter 5:1-4, where they are exhorted to shepherd the flock among them....

Trendy new missions strategies are a dime a dozen, promising missionaries monumental results in record time. These strategies report explosive movements of people turning to Christ, but their claims are often dubious....

Duane Elmer asked people around the world how they felt about Western missionaries. The response? "Missionaries could be more effective if they did not think they were better than us"....

Spiritual Detox Jayden Washington hit rock bottom—homeless, broken, and drowning in a bottle. Once a talented artist with big dreams, he lost it all to addiction and pain. Living on the cold streets of Chicago, he thought his life was over. But one chance encounter with Pastor Elijah Carter changes everything. Pastor Carter isn’t your average preacher—he’s been where Jayden’s at and knows what it takes to bounce back. Through tough love, real talk, and God’s grace, he helps Jayden detox from more than just alcohol. This is a raw and powerful story about redemption, forgiveness, ...

Unleashing Talents: Stewardship of Spiritual Gifts in Faith By J. R. Glenn Discover your spiritual gifts. Embrace your purpose. Steward God's Kingdom with intention. In a world filled with distractions, Unleashing Talents calls every believer to refocus on what truly matters: living as a faithful steward of the gifts God has entrusted to us. Whether you're a church leader, small group facilitator, or someone simply seeking to understand how to serve more fully in your faith community, this book is your guide to understanding and activating your God-given potential. From managing church ...

Church Without Walls: Ministry Where It Matters Most By James Louis Roden Jr. “I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me…” — Matthew 25:35 This book is for the believers who refuse to sit in silence while the world suffers outside their doors. In Church Without Walls: Ministry Where It Matters Most, ordained minister, educator, and advocate James Louis Roden Jr. shares his powerful journey from the classroom to the streets of Houston, where he founded the Holistic Church of Christ and began reaching the forgotten ...

What happens when you can't outrun your purpose? There's an email in your inbox you keep avoiding. A conversation you know you need to have but keep postponing. A decision that could change everything, sitting on your desk like a ticking bomb. You know what you should do, but every time you start to move forward, something stops you. Sound familiar? You're not alone. About 2,800 years ago, a man named Jonah received the assignment of a lifetime—and immediately booked passage on a ship heading in the opposite direction. His story of running from responsibility, facing consequences, and ...

American bush pilot Russell Stendal, on a routine trip, landed his plane in a remote Colombian village and found himself in the middle of an armed ambush. Within minutes, he was taken hostage by Communist guerrilla fighters and told he would be held for ransom. Held at gunpoint deep in the jungle for 142 days, Russell began to write. He told the story of his life and recorded his experience inside the guerrilla camp. That writing became a bridge between him and his captors, many of whom were young, armed, and spiritually lost.