Jim Elliot: One Great Purpose (Christian Heroes: Then and Now)

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Chronicles the life and achievements of the Christian missionary who brought the word of the gospel to the Auca men of Ecuador.

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Christian Heroes: Then & Now

Our bestselling biography series, written in a gripping adventure style, shows how God works through the lives of those who follow Him.

The exciting, challenging, and deeply touching stories chronicle the lives of ordinary people whose trust in God accomplished extraordinary exploits for His kingdom and glory. The true life stories will inspire as you witness the drama of faith and character being tested under the most extreme circumstances. These fast-paced adventures take you to the heart of a nation, an era, and shows lives dedicated to serving God and those He loves.

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Why did we start making this series?

It’s important to show the variety of lives that God uses to further His kingdom. The books show how God uses individuals of all ages, all walks of life, and different cultural backgrounds. It shows we are all valuable and we all have something to contribute.

Why do we love what we do?

We are excited for this series as it answers the call for positive role models and gives the readers an opportunity to see how God can use them in their walk with Him.

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We recommend them for ages 10 and up. Readers of all ages enjoy the series.

Individual books & 5-pack sets

Individual books & 5-pack sets

Individual books & 5-pack sets

Publisher ‏ : ‎ YWAM Publishing
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 1999
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 183 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1576581462
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1576581469
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 – 12 years
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.5 x 8 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ Christian Heroes: Then & Now
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 – 6
Best Sellers Rank: #83,175 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #95 in Christian Missions & Missionary Work (Books) #325 in Religious Leader Biographies #2,216 in Memoirs (Books)
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