Author: Shalem John

Birth: 12-05-1883 Home Calling :25-05-1973 Native Place : Nebraska Country: United States of America Place of Vision: India Lucile Geneva Ford was born into a religious Christian family. Her father, Fredrick Ford, was a Sunday School superintendent in the local church. When Lucile was born in 1883, her mother, Mary Salina, dedicated her to the Lord’s service. While pursuing her studies, she was always conscious about her goal of becoming a missionary in a foreign land. However, during her graduate studies at Cotner College, Nebraska, she faced severe health issues. Her body was not deemed fit for foreign missions. Hence,…

Birth: 25.03.1783 Death: 25.09.1836 Native Place: Northborough, Place of Vision: United States While some missionaries set out to proclaim the Gospel, others toil behind the scenes to support those who evangelize worldwide. Though the calling may be different, they all served their Master with utmost dedication. Luther Rice belonged to the latter category who sounded the trumpet call of missions and awakened the Baptists to their responsibilities to a world of need. When William Carey founded the modern missionary movement, many became advocates of global missions, including Rice. Inspired by John Newton’s testimony, Rice was drawn towards the missionary work…

Birth: 04-02-1840 Home Calling :11-12-1910 Native Place: Lillehammer Country: Norway Place of Vision: India Lars Olsen Skrefsrud was born in a poor family and received minimal education. He fell into bad company in his youth and became an addict and a thief. At the age of nineteen, he attempted to rob a bank with his friends but was caught and imprisoned. In prison, he was visited by his friend Anna Olsum, who encouraged him to read the Bible and other gospel literature. Eventually, Lars repented of his sinfulness and accepted Christ as his savior. At the age of 21, he…