MISSIONS BOOKS

TORTURED FOR CHRIST

By Richard Wurmbrand

Richard Wurmbrand suffered 14 years in underground prison cells, months in solitary confinement, and years of physical torture. His only crimes were his fervent belief in Jesus Christ and his public witness for that faith. Richard Wurmbrand exposed the persecution of Christians by atheistic Communist governments—his testimony shocked the Western world.

FLORENCE YOUNG; MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

By Janet and Geoff Benge

Once timid and unsure of her own salvation, New Zealander Florence Young rose to her calling and became a fearless and faithful witness for Jesus Christ. She helped Kanaka believers reach out to villages steeped in cannibalism and revenge killings, thousands of people were transformed by the love of God.

LET THE NATIONS BE GLAD!

By John Piper

This third edition of Piper's bestselling book shows that worship is the ultimate goal of the church and provides readers with a sound theological foundation for missions.

ADONIRAM JUDSON; BOUND FOR BURMA

By Janet and Geoff Benge

As America's first foreign missionary, Adoniram Judson (1788-1850) spent 38 years working in Burma, then one of the most hostile countries on Earth. Judson was ignored, mocked, beaten, and tortured, yet he never lost sight of his goal to translate the Bible into the Burmese language. Today, over 150 years after his death, his translation remains the only translation of the Bible in Burmese.

WILLIAM CAREY; OBLIGED TO GO

By Janet and Geoff Benge

William's amazing journey to India would prove to be just the beginning of a missionary quest filled with hardship and heartache as well as tremendous victories.

FINISH THE MISSION

by John Piper and David Mathis

As in previous years, Desiring God has put together a book based on the six sessions of their annual national conference. The 2011 event boasted an impressive line-up of speakers whose messages are now featured in this volume.