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Missionary Biographies

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A missionary scouting team gathered around a large paper map laid out on a table, pointing at locations and planning logistics for an exploratory trip to reach unreached people groups.

From Ecuador to Canada: A Pioneer Mission Frontier

Discover how veteran Ecuador missionary Frank Drown sparked a new frontier of pioneer church planting among the First Nations Peoples of northern Canada.

Dr. Steve LestonJune 30, 2026

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Portrait of David Brainerd, the influential 18th-century missionary to Native Americans.

David Brainerd: A Legacy of Sacrificial Missions

Explore the life of David Brainerd, the 18th-century missionary whose diary inspired generations to take the Gospel to the world’s most difficult places.

TET StaffApril 23, 2026

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A depiction of a Volkswagen Beetle, the car Brother Andrew used, prepared for a mission to cross a restricted border during the Cold War.

Brother Andrew: God’s Smuggler & Open Doors Founder

Learn how Brother Andrew’s clandestine missions behind the Iron Curtain inspired a generation of creative and daring underground evangelism.

TET StaffApril 21, 2026

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A historical map detailing David Livingstone’s primary missionary journeys through the interior of the African continent.

David Livingstone: Missionary, Explorer & Abolitionist

Explore the life of David Livingstone, the medical missionary whose travels across Africa helped end the slave trade and open the continent to the Gospel.

TET StaffApril 14, 2026

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A photo showing the remote jungle environment of the Amazon in Ecuador, where the Huaorani people were first reached by the Gospel.

Jim & Elisabeth Elliot: Sacrifice & Forgiveness

Discover the legacy of Jim and Elisabeth Elliot, from the martyrdom at the Curaray River to the incredible story of forgiveness among the Huaorani.

TET StaffApril 9, 2026

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A historical photo of Amy Carmichael surrounded by children at the Dohnavur Fellowship in India, illustrating her "Amma" legacy.

Amy Carmichael: Mother to India & Rescuer of Children

Explore the life of Amy Carmichael, the missionary who spent 55 years in India rescuing children and founding the Dohnavur Fellowship.

TET StaffApril 2, 2026

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A map of the Calabar region of Nigeria, where Mary Slessor established missions and schools.

Mary Slessor: Pioneer Missionary to Nigeria

Discover the life of Mary Slessor, the courageous missionary who ended twin infanticide in Nigeria and lived as a “sent-one” among the Efik people.

TET StaffMarch 26, 2026

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Exerpt from Hudson Taylor's book published1920 highlighting the Object, Character, and Progress in the interior provinces reached by the China Inland Mission under Hudson Taylor's leadership.

Hudson Taylor: Founder of China Inland Mission

Discover how Hudson Taylor’s commitment to cultural immersion and faith missions revolutionized the way the Gospel reached the interior of China.

TET StaffMarch 19, 2026

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John G. Paton: Missionary to the New Hebrides

Discover the incredible story of John G. Paton, the missionary who survived cannibals and deep personal loss to bring the Gospel to the South Pacific.

TET StaffMarch 10, 2026

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A side-by-side portrait of Adoniram and Ann Judson, pioneers of American overseas missions to Burma.

Adoniram & Ann Judson: American Mission Pioneers

Discover the heroic story of Adoniram and Ann Judson, the first American missionaries to Burma, and their legacy of Bible translation and perseverance.

TET StaffMarch 3, 2026

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An illustration of William Carey working on Bible translation in India, highlighting his commitment to linguistic accuracy.

William Carey: Father of Modern Missions & India Pioneer

Discover the legacy of William Carey, the missionary whose holistic approach to the Gospel, translation, and social reform changed the world.

TET StaffFebruary 24, 2026

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