History of Missions - Exodus Books

Store Location

Christ charged His Church with two things: to disciple believers, and to spread the Gospel to every corner of the globe. The two go hand-in-hand, though we sometimes tend to compartmentalize them. Ultimately, even evangelism is a type of discipleship—it's just the most foundational stage in a process that never ends once it's begun.

The story of those who've taken Christ's message to every tribe and nation is often more exciting than any invented adventure novel. Christians have been driven by their burden to share God's Word to explore continents, challenge ungodly governments, smuggle Bibles, enter Communist countries in disguise, and die so that others could hear of God's redemption.

Missions began when Jesus first sent His disciples in pairs to preach throughout Israel. The Great Commission codified the importance of missionary work, and the Church has rightly practiced it ever since. It's important for Christian parents to tell these stories to their children, both to help them understand the importance of missionaries' work, and to offer examples of godliness and perseverance to the young saints.

Even though the human elements of these stories are usually fascinating, the emphasis ought to be on God's glory and the way He brings good out of even the most dire and hopeless circumstances. This is the greatest source of hope for the Christian: that, even when our own power fails, His is constant and will accomplish what He has determined regardless of our ability.

We offer surveys of the history of missions, as well as specific stories and biographies of well-known, lesser-known and unknown servants of Jesus Christ who have worked faithfully in His name. Whether you've been called to the mission field or devote yourself to prayer and support (all of God's people are missionaries), these are stories that can't be ignored by any who profess the name of Jesus.

Review by C. Hollis Crossman
C. Hollis Crossman used to be a child. Now he is a husband and father, teaches adult Sunday school in his Presbyterian congregation, and likes weird stuff. He might be a mythical creature, but he's definitely not a centaur. Read more of his reviews here.

Did you find this review helpful?

Parent Categories

History of Missions

History of Missions

Subcategories

Christian Heroes: Then and Now

- Heroes for Young Readers

International Adventures

Missionaries, Evangelists & Pastors

81 Items found Print

Active Filters:

3rd grade (Ages 8-9)

	Adoniram Judson: A Grand Purpose by Renee Meloche from YWAM Publishing for 2nd-4th grade in Heroes for Young Readers (Location: BIO-HERO)
	African Traveler The Story of Mary Kingsley by Ronald Syme from William Morrow & Company for 3rd-6th grade in Biographies (Location: BIO)
	Amy Carmichael: Rescuing the Children Heroes for Young Readers by Renee Taft Meloche from YWAM Publishing Biography for 2nd-4th grade in Heroes for Young Readers (Location: BIO-HERO)
	And the Word Came With Power by Joanne Shetler, Patricia Purvis from Wycliffe Bible Translators for 2nd-12th grade in Biographies (Location: BIO) $8.50 (2 in stock)
	Behind Enemy Lines Brother Andrew Trailblazers by Nancy Drummond from Christian Focus Publications for 3rd-8th grade in Biographies (Location: BIO)
	Book of Missionary Heroes by Basil Mathews from BiblioLife for 3rd-6th grade in History of Missions (Location: XCH-MIS)
	Brother Andrew: Taking Bibles to the World by Renee Taft Meloche from YWAM Publishing for 1st-4th grade in Heroes for Young Readers (Location: BIO-HERO)
	C.S. Lewis: The Man Who Gave Us Narnia by Renee Taft Meloche from YWAM Publishing for 1st-4th grade in Heroes for Young Readers (Location: BIO-HERO)
	Cameron Townsend: Planting God's Word by Renee Meloche from YWAM Publishing for 1st-4th grade in Heroes for Young Readers (Location: BIO-HERO)
	Chimney Sweep's Ransom John Wesley by Dave & Neta Jackson from Bethany House for 3rd-7th grade in Trailblazer Books (Location: SER-TRAIL)
	Chimney Sweep's Ransom John Wesley by Dave & Neta Jackson from Castle Rock Creative for 3rd-7th grade in Trailblazer Books (Location: SER-TRAIL) $8.99
	Christians With Courage by Ruth Johnson Jay from Accelerated Christian Education for 1st-4th grade in Biography Anthologies (Location: BIO-ANTH) $4.50 (1 in stock)
	Christopher Columbus His World, His Faith, His Adventures by Elaine Murray Stone 500 Anv from Tyndale House Biography for Preschool-3rd Grade in Biographies (Location: BIO) $6.50 (1 in stock)
	Church History ABCs Augustine and 25 Other Heroes of the Faith by Ned Bustard, Stephen J. Nichols from Crossway Books for Kindergarten-3rd grade in Church History for Kids (Location: XCH-KID) $13.59
	Clara Barton: Courage to Serve by Renee Meloche from Emerald Books for 1st-4th grade in Heroes for Young Readers (Location: BIO-HERO)
	Corrie Ten Boom: Shining in the Darkness Heroes for Young Readers by Renee Meloche from YWAM Publishing Biography for 2nd-4th grade in Heroes for Young Readers (Location: BIO-HERO)
	Daniel Boone: Bravery on the Frontier by Renee Taft Meloche from YWAM Publishing for 1st-4th grade in Heroes for Young Readers (Location: BIO-HERO)
	David Livingstone: Courageous Explorer by Renee Meloche, illustrated by Bryan Pollard from YWAM Publishing for 2nd-4th grade in Heroes for Young Readers (Location: BIO-HERO)
	Eric Liddell: Running for a Higher Prize Heroes for Young Readers by Renee Taft Meloche & Bryan Pollard illustrated edition from YWAM Publishing Picture Book Biography for 1st-3rd grade in Heroes for Young Readers (Location: BIO-HERO)
	George Muller A Father to the Fatherless by Rebecca Davis from Bob Jones University Press Biography for 3rd-6th grade in Biographies (Location: BIO)
	George Muller: Faith to Feed Ten Thousand Heroes for Young Readers by Renee Meloche from YWAM Publishing for 1st-3rd grade in Heroes for Young Readers (Location: BIO-HERO)
	George Washington Carver: America's Scientist Heroes of History for Young Readers by Renee Taft Meloche from Emerald Books for 1st-4th grade in Heroes for Young Readers (Location: BIO-HERO)
	George Washington Carver: The Peanut Wizard by Laura Driscoll from Grosset & Dunlap for 2nd-5th grade in Biographies (Location: BIO)
	George Washington: America's Patriot Heroes of History for Young Readers by Renee Meloche from Emerald Books for Preschool-3rd grade in Heroes for Young Readers (Location: BIO-HERO)
	Gladys Aylward: Daring to Trust Heroes for Young Readers by Renee Taft Meloche & Bryan Pollard illustrated edition from YWAM Publishing Picture Book Biography for 1st-3rd grade in Heroes for Young Readers (Location: BIO-HERO)
	God's Troubadour The Story of Saint Francis of Assisi by Sophie Jewett from Yesterday's Classics for 2nd-5th grade in Biographies (Location: BIO) $9.95
	Good News Must Go Out Stories of God at Work in the Central African Republic Hidden Heroes #2 by Rebecca Davis from Christian Focus Publications for 3rd-6th grade in Morality Tales (Location: FIC-WH05)
	Hallelujah Lass A Story Based on the Life of Salvation Army Pioneer Eliza Shirley Daughters of the Faith by Wendy G. Lawton New Edition from Moody Press for 3rd-6th grade in Daughters of the Faith (Location: SER-DAU) $7.99
	Hero Tales Volume I A Family Treasury of True Stories from the Lives of Christian Heroes by Dave & Neta Jackson from Bethany House Biography for 3rd-6th grade in Biography Anthologies (Location: BIO-ANTH) $14.99 $9.00 (4 in stock)
	Hero Tales Volume II A Family Treasury of True Stories from the Lives of Christian Heroes by Dave & Neta Jackson from Bethany House Biography for 3rd-6th grade in Biography Anthologies (Location: BIO-ANTH)
	Hero Tales Volume III A Family Treasury of True Stories from the Lives of Christian Heroes by Dave & Neta Jackson from Bethany House Biography for 3rd-6th grade in Biography Anthologies (Location: BIO-ANTH)
	Hero Tales Volume IV A Family Treasury of True Stories from the Lives of Christian Heroes by Dave & Neta Jackson from Bethany House Biography Anthology for 3rd-6th grade in Biography Anthologies (Location: BIO-ANTH)
	Heroes for Young Readers Activity Guide for Books 1-4 by Renee Meloche from YWAM Publishing for 2nd-4th grade in Heroes for Young Readers (Location: BIO-HERO) $6.00 (1 in stock)
	Heroes of God by Katie & Dan Montgomery from Augsburg Fortress for 3rd-6th grade in Biography Anthologies (Location: BIO-ANTH)
	Horseman of the King The Story of John Wesley by Cyril J. Davey 1970 printing from Christian Literature Crusade for 3rd-6th grade in Vintage History & Biographies (Location: VIN-HIS) $8.00 (1 in stock)
	Hudson Taylor by Ben Alex, from Victor Books for 3rd-6th grade in Biographies (Location: BIO) $6.50 (1 in stock)
	Hudson Taylor: Friend of China Heroes for Young Readers by Renee Meloche from YWAM Publishing for 1st-4th grade in Heroes for Young Readers (Location: BIO-HERO)
	Ida Scudder: Healing in India by Renee Taft Meloche from YWAM Publishing for 1st-4th grade in Heroes for Young Readers (Location: BIO-HERO)
	James Chalmers Rainmaker's Friend Torchbearers by Irene Howat from Christian Focus Publications for 3rd-8th grade in TorchBearers & TrailBlazers (Location: BIO-TRAIL)
	Jim Elliot - Unit Study Curriculum Guide by Janet Benge, Geoff Benge Study Guide from Emerald Books Biography for 3rd-6th grade in Christian Heroes: Then and Now (Location: BIO-BENGE) $3.50 (1 in stock)
	Jim Elliot: A Light for God by Renee Meloche from YWAM Publishing for 1st-4th grade in Heroes for Young Readers (Location: BIO-HERO)
	John Knox Christian Biographies for Young Readers by Simonetta Carr from Reformation Heritage Books for 3rd-6th grade in Church History for Kids (Location: XCH-KID) $18.00
	John Newton Christian Biographies for Young Readers by Simonetta Carr from Reformation Heritage Books for 3rd-6th grade in Church History for Kids (Location: XCH-KID)
	John Wesley by May McNeer, illustrated by Lynd Ward from Abingdon Press for 2nd-6th grade in Vintage History & Biographies (Location: VIN-HIS)
	Johnny Appleseed by Eva Moore from Scholastic Inc. for Preschool-3rd grade in Biographies (Location: BIO) $3.50 (1 in stock)
	Jonathan Goforth: Never Give Up by Renee Meloche from YWAM Publishing for 1st-4th grade in Heroes for Young Readers (Location: BIO-HERO)
	Junipero Serra Explorer and Missionary Fact Finders by Tyler Schumacher from Capstone Press for 2nd-4th grade in Biographies (Location: BIO) $8.00 (1 in stock)
	Kidnapped by River Rats William & Catherine Booth by Dave & Neta Jackson from Bethany House for 3rd-7th grade in Trailblazer Books (Location: SER-TRAIL)
	Kidnapped by River Rats William & Catherine Booth by Dave & Neta Jackson from Castle Rock Creative for 3rd-7th grade in Trailblazer Books (Location: SER-TRAIL) $8.99
	Lights in a Dark Place True Stories of God at Work in Colombia Hidden Heroes #5 by Rebecca Davis from Christian Focus Publications for 3rd-8th grade in Morality Tales (Location: FIC-WH05)
	Lights In Lisuland Isobel Kuhn CF4Kids Trail Blazers by Irene Howat from Christian Focus Publications for 3rd-6th grade in TorchBearers & TrailBlazers (Location: BIO-TRAIL) $6.00 (1 in stock)
	Listen for the Whippoorwill Harriet Tubman Trailblazer Books by Dave & Neta Jackson from Bethany House for 3rd-7th grade in Trailblazer Books (Location: SER-TRAIL)
	Listen for the Whippoorwill Harriet Tubman Trailblazer Books by Dave & Neta Jackson from Castle Rock Creative for 3rd-7th grade in Trailblazer Books (Location: SER-TRAIL) $8.99
	Living Water in the Desert True Stories of God at work in Iran Hidden Heroes #6 by Rebecca Davis from Christian Focus Publications for 3rd-8th grade in Morality Tales (Location: FIC-WH05) $6.00 (2 in stock)
	Loren Cunningham: Making God Known by Renee Meloche from YWAM Publishing for 1st-4th grade in Heroes for Young Readers (Location: BIO-HERO)
	Mary Slessor: Courage in Africa Heroes for Young Readers by Renee Meloche from YWAM Publishing for 2nd-4th grade in Heroes for Young Readers (Location: BIO-HERO)
	Mask of the Wolf Boy Jonathan & Rosalind Goforth Trailblazer Books by Dave & Neta Jackson from Bethany House for 3rd-7th grade in Trailblazer Books (Location: SER-TRAIL)
	Mask of the Wolf Boy Jonathan & Rosalind Goforth Trailblazer Books by Dave & Neta Jackson from Castle Rock Creative for 3rd-7th grade in Trailblazer Books (Location: SER-TRAIL) $8.99
	Missionary Stories with the Millers by Mildred A. Martin from Green Pastures Press for 2nd-6th grade in Miller Family Series (Location: SER-MILLER)
	Moro Sheeba by Beatrice Tannehill King from Moody Press for 3rd-6th grade in Biographies (Location: BIO) $10.00 (1 in stock)
	Nate Saint: Heavenbound Heroes for Young Readers by Renee Taft Meloche & Bryan Pollard illustrated edition from YWAM Publishing Biography for 1st-3rd grade in Heroes for Young Readers (Location: BIO-HERO)
	Nick Vujicic: No Limits Heroes for Young Readers by Renee Taft Meloche & Bryan Pollard illustrated edition from YWAM Publishing Biography for 1st-3rd grade in Heroes for Young Readers (Location: BIO-HERO)
	Nigerian Pioneer by Ronald Syme from William Morrow & Company for 2nd-5th grade in History of Missions (Location: XCH-MIS)
	Question of Yams A missionary story based on true events by Gloria Repp 2^nd edition from Bob Jones University Press Realistic Fiction for 2nd-4th grade in Realistic Fiction (Location: FIC-REA) $8.99
	Roundup of the Street Rovers by Dave Jackson, Neta Jackson from Bethany House for 3rd-7th grade in Trailblazer Books (Location: SER-TRAIL)
	Roundup of the Street Rovers by Dave Jackson, Neta Jackson from Castle Rock Creative for 3rd-7th grade in Trailblazer Books (Location: SER-TRAIL) $8.99
	South Sea Island Rescue John G. Paton CF4Kids Trail Blazers by Kay Walsh from Christian Focus Publications Biography for 3rd-6th grade in TorchBearers & TrailBlazers (Location: BIO-TRAIL) $4.50 (2 in stock)
	Story of David Livingstone by Vautier Golding from Yesterday's Classics for 3rd-6th grade in Biographies (Location: BIO) $9.95
	Ten Boys Who Didn't Give In by Irene Howat from Christian Focus Publications Biography Collection for 3rd-7th grade in Light Keepers (Location: BIO-LIGHT)
	Ten Boys Who Made a Difference by Irene Howat from Christian Focus Publications Biography Collection for 3rd-7th grade in Light Keepers (Location: BIO-LIGHT) $5.50 (2 in stock)
	Ten Boys Who Made History by Irene Howat from Christian Focus Publications Biography Collection for 3rd-7th grade in Light Keepers (Location: BIO-LIGHT)
	Ten Boys Who Used Their Talents by Irene Howat from Christian Focus Publications Biography Collection for 3rd-7th grade in Light Keepers (Location: BIO-LIGHT)
	Ten Girls Who Didn't Give In by Irene Howat from Christian Focus Publications Biography Collection for 3rd-7th grade in Light Keepers (Location: BIO-LIGHT)
	Ten Girls Who Made a Difference by Irene Howat from Christian Focus Publications Biography Collection for 3rd-7th grade in Light Keepers (Location: BIO-LIGHT) $5.50 (1 in stock)
	Ten Girls Who Made History by Irene Howat from Christian Focus Publications Biography Collection for 3rd-7th grade in Light Keepers (Location: BIO-LIGHT) $5.50 (1 in stock)
	Ten Girls Who Used Their Talents by Irene Howat from Christian Focus Publications Biography Collection for 3rd-7th grade in Light Keepers (Location: BIO-LIGHT) $5.50 (1 in stock)
	They Shall Be Mine by John Tallach from Banner of Truth Trust for 3rd-6th grade in Church History Overviews (Location: XCH-OVE) $5.00 (1 in stock)
	This is Where They Went A Sequel to This Is How it Happened by Betty Stirling, illustrated by Joseph Maniscalco from Pacific Press for 2nd-5th grade in Vintage History & Biographies (Location: VIN-HIS)
	William Bradford, Pilgrim Boy by Bradford Smith from Beautiful Feet Books Biography for 3rd-5th grade in Biographies (Location: BIO) $10.95 $6.00 (1 in stock)
	William Carey: Bearer of Good News Heroes for Young Readers by Renee Taft Meloche from YWAM Publishing for 2nd-4th grade in Heroes for Young Readers (Location: BIO-HERO)
	William Penn, Founder and Friend by Virginia Haviland from Abingdon Press for 3rd-6th grade in Biographies (Location: BIO)

Shop

Support

Hours & Directions

Connect