Category: <span>Heroes of the Faith</span>

Heroes of the Faith: Jim Elliot

This week we feature the life of Jim Elliot. Jim was one of five missionaries who was killed in an attempt to evangelise the Huaorani people of Ecuador. As a child, his parents encouraged him to be adventurous and live for Christ. He believed that work dedicated to Jesus was more important than his life: “he is no …

Heroes of the Faith: C.T. Studd

Charles Thomas Studd was a missionary to China, working with Hudson Taylor. In describing his missionary work, he said: “Some want to live within the sound of church or chapel bell; I want to run a rescue shop within a yard of hell.”  Studd was also well-known as a cricketer and played for England in the …