We are told .... It is interesting that some of the strongest teachings in the Scriptures comes through the many biographies that are found. God has continued to work since the times of the Bible and there are many many books well worth taking the time to read and ponder. Because I taught a class on practical church history where we considered the lives of famous Christians who signficantly advanced the Kingdom of God, people like Hudson Taylor and William Carey, I had the opportunity to not only read but lecture on many of these famous people. On this page you find some of their biographies. I know you will blessed in reading. In reading, be aware that they lived many years ago and did not know the amount of truth that you may know. However they were faithful with the truth they knew and God exceedingly blessed their endeavors. Are you acquainted with biographies that I have missed? Please let me know. Dan
Founder of the orphane and ministry in Bristol England, he sought to practically demonstrate that God can provide by asking him for funds instead of people.
George Muller Answers to Prayer
He was a pastor, author and founder of the Pietist University and ministry in Halle Germany. It was in Halle, that George Muller became a converted Christian. The book that follows is one of the best on how God leads a person from a more normal life into a full-scale ministry.
August Francke Faith's Work Perfected
Taylor was the founder of the China Inland Mission. He is one of the most spiritual early missionaries.
Hudson Taylor Retrospect
Frazer was part of Taylor's China Inland Mission, working in the mountains where the Lisu people were located. Through personal growth, prayer and the prayers sent up by small group in England, hundreds were converted. Portions of the area where he worked and close to there are stil Christian in our day.
Studd was also part of Taylor's China Inland Mission. Growing up in a wealthy family and becoming the best cricket player in all of England, there were many reasons why could have easily remained focused on his sport. But as as a result of the witness of a visting friend of his father, he was converted along with his brothers. He later went to China.
Jonathan and Rosalind went to China from Canada in 1888. God exceedingly blessed their ministry, that not only incuded missionary work, but also saw Jonathan becaming a much blessed revivalist in the God's hand. Rosalind's book on prayer is amazing.
Paton was a missionary to the New Hebrides, Vanuatu today. They were cannibals there at the time and they were not happy with him, but God blessed. You will enjoy this book!
John Patton for Children
Newton was a converted slave trader who became a pastor and writer of music, including the hymn "Amazing Grace."
John Newton An Authentic Narrative of Some Remarkable
John Smith was a wonderfully converted British pastor.
Treffry Memoirs of the Life Character and Labour of John Smith
Wesley was the English reformer who sought to bring revival and reformation to the English Church, but ended up founding the Methodist Church.
John Wesley Heart of Wesley's Journal
He was the Swiss reformer who convinced John Calvin to remain in Geneva.
Bevan William Farel True stories of God's servant.pdf
Washington founded the Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University) in 1881 in Alabama, where he focused on practical education and vocational training.
Booker T Washington Up From Slavery.pdf
John Bunyan was a pastor in England who was imprisoned for many years as a result of his preaching without permission.
Bunyan Grace Abounding.pdf
Egede was a missionary to Greenland.
Egede Greenland Journal Extracts
Mary Lyon founded the Mount Holyoke school that graduated many students who made a spiritual difference for other people like Fidelia Fiske.
Gilcrest The_life_of_Mary_Lyon.pdf
Zinzendorf Life_of_Nicholas_Lewis_Count_Zinzend.pdf
Greenfield Power From on High complete a5.pdf
Frances was an author, poet, writer of hymns—"Take My Life and Let It Be" for example, concert pianist, etc.
Havergal Memorials.pdf
Was a reformer in Bohemia, now part of the modern modern-day Czech Republic, who was eventually burned at the stake. Many of his followers who were called "Moravians," went to live with Zinzendorf to escape the persecutions in their home country.
Huss John Huss Witness.pdf
He was a contemporary and friend of the Wesley brothers who joined their holiness club at Oxford University. Almost dying from the over the top efforts of the club, he broke away and had a very successful later ministry in the United States
Philip Life and Times of George Whitefield --
In an effort to stop the slave trade in Africa, Livingston tried to open Africa so that more legitimate traders than slave traders could take over Livingston did. along of exploring in Africa. He eventually died in Africa.
Stanley Darkest Africa Vol 1.pdf
Stanley Darkest Africa Vol 2.pdf
Tersteegen was a pietist who lived in the early 1700s. He sought to know Jesus and live faithfully for him. His level of spirituality was remakable.
Tersteegen Life and Character.pdf
Tyndale William_Tindale.pdf
Wickliff, a reformer of England was referred to as the "Morning Star" of the reformation.
Tytler life of John Wickliff.pdf