AVBC VIDEO LIBRARY VIDEO CATALOG and GUIDE Revised to: October 31, 2008
BIOGRAPHY Biography shelf numbers consist of 5 parts: i) A or C - indicates whether it is for Adults and teens or for Children ii) 700 indicates that it is a biography of one individual [A700... ] 720 indicates that it is a collection of biographies of more than one indiv. [A720... ] iii) first four letters of biography subject’s surname, e.g. Grah = Graham iv) first letter of subject’s given name, e.g. B = Billy, R = Ruth v) sequence number to differentiate if there is more than one biography about a subject e.g.1, 2, 3
Children’s biography videos are included in this list of adult and teen biography videos (A700, A720) so as to make this a comprehensive list of all biography videos. Children’s biography videos are also listed in the children’s section under C700 or C720.
Note: In section 700 of this “ Video Catalog” , the biography Subjects are arranged alphabetically by their surnames. This is the same order in which the biography DVDs are arranged on the Shelves . The Catalog contains the Titles of all videos about each biography Subject.
There is a separate “ Biography Bulletin ” which lists the biography Subjects by the type of their ministry or mission. The Bulletin does not contain the Titles of any videos.
To find the Titles for each biography Subject listed in the Bulletin , go to the 700 section of the Catalog (arranged alphabetically by surname of subject) and from there to the Shelves or go directly to the 700 section of the Shelves (arranged alphabetically by surname of subject).
Biographical notes of persons who have authored or produced films on other subjects in other sections of this Video Catalog are included here even though there is no biography video on that person.
A) INDIVIDUAL BIOGRAPHY [A700...... ] Adams, Barry [A346a ]
Adelaja, Sunday Nigerian missionary to Communist USSR, pastor, helped outcasts of society
“Till my last breath: inspiring story of Sunday Adelaja” [A700 Adel S-1 ]
Alcorn, Randy [A390 ]
Aylward, Gladys 1902-70 English Christian missionary to China: protector of women: rescuer and protector of children: orphanage
“Inn of the 6 th Happiness” based on “The Small Woman” by Al. Burgess [A700 Aylw G-1 ]
“Gladys Aylward” in Torchlighters Heroes of Faith series, ages 8-12 [C700 Aylw G-1 ] {This video has just been published: will be ordered shortly]
Bach, Johann Sebastian 1685-1750, German composer, Christian music ministry
“Glory to God alone: Life of J. S. Bach” [A700 Bach J-1 ]
Baker, Rolland & Heidi US, 1994, Mozambique, Africa: mission to children and poorest of the poor: Mama Heidi provided love & refuge for multitude of forgotten children: orphanages, schools, health care, etc
“Mama Heidi” [A700 Bake H-1 ]
Blanchard, Ken [A550a ]
Boberg, Carl 1859-1940 Swedish writer of hymn “How Great Thou art” in “Amazing Grace: Five Hymns that Changed the World” [A720 Amaz G-1 ] Bonacci, Mary Beth [A330d ]
N/A
See Christian living (Courtship and Marriage) section
Bonhoeffer, Dietrich 1906-45 German Lutheran minister was part of German resistance to Naziism: opposed Nazis and Hitler: was imprisoned and executed by Nazis.
“Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace” - highlights German resistance movement [A700 Bonh D-1 ]
Booth, William 1829-1912 and Catherine 1829-90 English co-founders of the Salvation Army. Preachers, evangelists, home missionaries: Opened home mission for the poor in London which developed into the worldwide Salvation Army. Cared for people’s bodies and souls: provided food, shelter and support as well as a Gospel message
N/A (seeking to find DVD biography of William and Catherine Booth)
Bradford, William 1590-1657 English Pilgrim befriended North American natives: First Thanksgiving
“William Bradford”, in Inspiring Heroes animated series [C700 Brad W-1 ]
Bucklin, Pamela born1969, married 1991
“Pamela’s Prayer”: true story of Pamela from birth to marriage [see Literature] [A809a ]
Bucklin, Wayne loving father of Pamela Bucklin, and owner / manager of Christian Film Library
“Pamela’s Prayer” [see Literature] [A809a ]
Bunyan, John 1628-88 English Baptist preacher imprisoned for his faith: he wrote Pilgrim’s Progress Parts 1 & 2 in1678 and 1684 - 67 years after the King James version of the Bible was published in 1611. The long title of Bunyan’s book was “Pilgrim’s Progress from this world to that which is to come”. It was in two parts: Part 1: Mr Christian Pilgrim’s journey Part 2: his wife Mrs Christiana Pilgrim’s journey: she was accompanied by their children.
The Video Library has 5 different videos. Though they are classified as “Adult and teen” they may also be of interest to children, but they will require parental guidance because the English language has changed dramatically in the last 330 years.
“John Bunyan: The Journey of a Pilgrim” [A700 Buny J-1 ]
“John Bunyan story”, in Torchlighters Heroes of Faith series, ages 8-12 [C700 Buny J-1 ]
“John Bunyan”: Children’s heroes ...Christian History series-1, ages 5-10 [C720 Chil H-1 ]
Calvin, John 1509-64, French-born Protestant Reformer and theologian based in Switzerland. Wrote his influential “Institutes of the Christian Religion”, a systematic summary of Protestant thought, starting point of Calvinism.
“John Calvin” in “Reformation Overview” [A720 Refo O-1 ]
Carey, William 1761-1834 English co-founder of Baptist Missionary Society: missionary to India: translated and published Bible in various Indian vernaculars: defender of widows - campaigned to abolish the law or practice of ‘sati’, requiring the burning alive of widows when their husbands died.
“Candle in the Dark: The Story of William Carey” - defender of widows [A700 Care W-1 ]
“William Carey”: Children’s Heroes Christian History series-2, ages 5-10 [C720 Chil H-2 ]
Carmichael, Amy 1867-1951 Irish missionary to India: founded Dohnavur Fellowship: protector of children: helped rescue young girls who otherwise would likely become temple prostitutes. “The Story of Amy Carmichael & the Dohnavur Fellowship” [A700 Carm A-1 ]
Carson, Dr. Ben 1951- US ‘class dummy’ and violent youth became brilliant, innovative, compassionate pediatric neurosurgeon who helped restore children with cranial-facial deformities (including first successful separation of Siamese twins joined at the head). Video contains good parenting advice from his mother Sonja Carson and good marriage advice from his wife Candy Carson .
“Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson story” [A700 Cars B-1 ]
Carver, George Washington 1864-1943 US slave-born scientist with passion for God’s creation. As director of the department of agricultural research at Tuskegee Institute, in Tuskegee, Alabama, (which was opened in 1881 by Booker T. Washington to provide educational opportunities for African-Americans), he won international repute for his successes in improving the economy of the American South and bettering the position of African Americans.
“The Life of George Washington Carver” [A700 Carv G-1 ]
Chambers, Oswald 1874-1917 Scottish preacher, military chaplain, author of devotional “My Utmost for His Highest”
“Oswald Chambers: Abandoned to God” [A700 Cham O-1 ]
See Devotions section
Charles, Rev Thomas 1755-1814 Welsh clergyman, inspired by the example of Mary Jones, founded British & Foreign Bible Society to distribute reasonably-priced Bibles to people
“Mary Jones”: Children’s Heroes Christian History series-1, ages 5-10 [C720 Chil H-1 ]
“Mary Jones & her Bible”- VHS format - Canadian Bible Society [C700 Jone M-1 ]
See also: Jones, Mary Christiano, Dave and Rich [A809... ]
See Literature section
Cloud, Henry and Townsend, John
See Christian Living (Courting & Marriage) for videos by HC & JT [A331a ]
Colson, Charles 20C US Presidential advisor was disgraced by the President Richard Nixon Watergate scandal and sentenced to prison: became a born-again Christian, and founded Prison Fellowship, the world’s largest prison outreach: radio commentator, columnist, author of books on faith and politics.
N/A
See Outreach/Political Affairs section for videos by Charles Colson
Comenius, Jan Amos 1592-1670, Czech educational innovator, persecuted for his faith, courageously persisted: “Father of Modern Education”
“Jan Amos Comenius:Father of Modern Education” educational innovator [A700 Come J-1 ]
Crosby, Fanny 1820-1915 US blind writer of 10,000 hymns, most written after the age of 40, including “Blessed Assurance”
“The Fanny Crosby story” [A700 Cros F-1 ]
Cruz, Nicky 1938- Puerto Rico & US, leader of violent NYC gang called “Mau Maus” converted by DW from a life of drugs, violence, and crime to a world-renowned life serving Jesus
“The Cross & the Switchblade”: shows conversion of Nicky Cruz by DW [A700 Wilk D-1 ]
“Run, Baby, Run: Life story of Nicky Cruz”. Puerto Rico to NYC to world [ A700 Cruz N-1 ]
Curtis, Ken PH.D., 20C US Christian minister and TV producer became film-maker. First film was “The Cross and the Switchblade” (see A700 Wilk D-1). He founded and presides over (i) Vision Video (see www.visionvideo.com ), (ii) Gateway Films, and (iii) Christian History Institute (which produced “Christian History Magazine”, which was subsequently taken over by Christianity Today International and is now called “Christian History and Biography) - with the purpose of providing a wide range of Christian and family videos for all ages - to allow families and Churches to have an historic awareness of how God has worked among His people over the centuries - to communicate the Gospel in secular cinemas. Most of the films in this video library were created / produced / distributed by Vision Video, Gateway Films, and/or Christian History Institute. When he was diagnosed with cancer, he began a series of Bible-based films for people with cancer.
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See Doctrine, Apologetics, Morals & Devotions section for devotional videos by Ken Curtis - “Reflections on Psalm 23 for people with cancer” [A275b ] - “Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer for people with cancer” [to be ordered ] - “Reflections on the Beatitudes for people with cancer” [not yet produced ]
See Collective Biography section for biographies presented by Ken Curtis [A720 Refo O-1 ]
Damien, Father 1840-89 Belgian missionary to Molokai, Hawaii, to help and comfort the outcast lepers
“Molokai: The Story of Father Damien” [A700 Dami F-1 ]
“An Uncommon Kindness: the Father Damien story” [A700 Dami F-2 ]
“Pastor Damien”: Children’s Heroes Christian History series-3, ages 5-10 [C720 Chil H-3 ]
Deltano, Keith
N/A
See Christian Living (Parenting) section [A345b ]
Doud, Guy U.S. National Teacher of the Year 1986: molder of dreams: motivational speaker
“Molder of dreams” [A700 Doud G-1 ] Edwards, Jonathan & Sarah 1703-58 US theologian, preacher, writer, and leader of ‘The Great Awakening’
“An Uncommon Union: The Life & love of Sarah and Jonathan Edwards” [ A700 Edwa JS-1 ]
Egede, Hans 1686-1758 Norwegian pastor and missionary to Greenland: translated Bible into Inuit (Eskimo): Christianized Greenland
“Hans Egede”: Children’s Heroes Christian History series-2, ages 5-10 [C720 Chil H-2 ]
Elliot, Jim and Elisabeth 20C US missionaries to Ecuador, S. America
See under collective biography “ Aucas Waodani ...” [A720 Auca W.... ]
Equiano 19C African ex-slave whose autobiography fueled anti-slavery campaign in British Empire
“Amazing Grace/La Grace du ciel” on W Wilberforce, J Newton, Equiano [A700 Wilb W-1 ]
Evert, Jason and Marie, Ellen
N/A
See Christian Living (Courtship and Marriage) section [A330e ]
Fleming, Pete and Olive 20C US missionaries to Ecuador, S. America
See under collective biography “ Aucas Waodani... ”[A720 Auca W.... ]
Francis of Assisi 1182-1227 Italian founded Franciscans: humility, poverty, working to pay for simple needs, & devotion to others
“Francis of Assisi” [A700 Fran A-1 ]
“Reluctant Saint: Francis of Assisi” [A700 Fran A-2 ] Frank, Anne 13-15 year old Jewish girl wrote diary of her family’s life hiding from the Nazis & became most famous holocaust victim
See under “ Gies, Miep and Kraler, Mr. ”
Fry, Elizabeth
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George, Timothy
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See History section [A650a ]
Gies, Miep 1909- and Kraler, Mr. 20C Dutch Christians sheltered Jewish Anne Frank family and their friends from Nazis for 2 years during World War II. “Diary of Anne Frank”, written by 13-to-15 year old Anne, shows the risks run by Christians as part of Dutch resistance movement. PG.
“Anne Frank Remembered” (2-sided disc???) [A700 Gies M-1 ]
“The Diary of Anne Frank”: Miep/Mr Kraler sheltered the Franks. PG [A700 Gies M-2 ]
Graham, Billy 1918- US Christian evangelist to world - crusades, radio, TV, film, publications, etc
“Billy Graham: God’s Ambassador” (life and ministry of Billy Graham) [A700 Grah B-1 ]
“Billy Graham: Prophet with Honor: man,message, incomparable ministry”[ A700 Grah B-2 ]
“Billy Graham: Ambassador of Salvation” in the ‘Great Souls’ series [A700 Grah B-3 ]
See Evangelism section for sermons by evangelist Billy Graham [A445... ]
See Literature section for films by Billy Graham Evangelistic Association [A805... ] Graham, Ruth Bell 1920-2007 US, wife of Billy Graham, mother of 5 children, speaker, writer
“Celebrating Ruth Bell Graham:A Life marked by the faithfulness of God” [ A700 Grah R-1 ]
Gumbel, Nicky
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See Christian doctrines section for lectures by N.G. [A201.... ]
Handel, George Frideric , 1685-1759, German-born, English, Christian music composer: “Messiah” for Christmas & Easter times
“Great Mr Handel: Trials & triumph of one of the most gifted composers” [A700 Hand G-1 ]
“George Frideric Handel’s Messiah” for Christmas and Easter times [A700 Hand G-2 ]
Henson, Rev. Josiah 1789-1883 US African-American ex-slave. Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) modeled the Uncle Tom of her influential anti-slavery novel “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” of 1852 on Josiah Henson
“Josiah Henson: the real Uncle Tom”. [A700 Hens J-1 ]
Holmberg, Eric Apologetics Group
N/A
See Christian Living (Culture and Entertainment)
See History
Hus, John 1369-1415 Czech Protestant Reformer, translated Bible into English, preacher, martyr
“John Hus” (salvation by faith, Bible final authority) [A700 Hus J-1 ]
“John Hus” in “Reformation Overview” [A720 Refo O-1 ] Jones, Mary , 1784-1866, Welsh teenage girl wanted a Bible so much she saved her money for 6 years and walked 50 miles to buy one, thus inspiring foundation of the British & Foreign Bible Society
“Mary Jones”: Children’s Heroes Christian History series-1, ages 5-10 [C720 Chil H-1 ]
“Mary Jones & her Bible”- VHS format - Canadian Bible Society [C700 Jone M-1 ]
See also: Charles, Rev Thomas
Keller, Helen 1880-1968 US blind and deaf girl became author & lecturer with help of her special teacher Anne Sullivan
“Helen Keller”, in Inspiring Heroes animated series [C700 Kell H-1 ]
“The Miracle worker” (MGM) [A700 Kell H-1 ]
Knox, John 1514-72 Scottish Protestant Reformer, founded Scottish Presbyterianism
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LaHaye, Timothy F & Jenkins, J B - LaHaye 1926- US evangelical minister, author of apocalypic literature (e.g. the “Left Behind” series)
N/A
See Literature section for films of his apocalyptic literature [A844..... ]
Lam, Nora 20C Chinese Christian persecuted by Chinese communists: refused to deny Christ: evangelist: missionary: Bible distributor: humanitarian
“China Cry: The true story of Nora Lam” (nee Sung Neng Yee) [A700 Lam N-1 ]
Lewis, C.S. 1898-1963 Irish atheist became Christian apologist: scholar, broadcaster, author: “Chronicles of Narnia”, “Mere Christianity”, “Screwtape Letters”, “Problem of Pain”, etc “Shadowlands” [A700 Lewi C-1 ]
See Literature section for videos of books by C.S. Lewis [C845... ]
Liddell, Eric 1902-45 Scottish Olympic champion runner refused to race on Sabbath: minister: missionary to China:: purpose was to glorify God: died in communist prison in China
“Chariots of Fire”: Eric boldly refused to run on Sabbath at 1924 Olympics
“Chariots of fire” Disc 1 [A700 Lidd E-1 ]
“Chariots of fire” Disc 2 [A700 Lidd E-2 ]
“Eric Liddell: Champion of Conviction”:life’s purpose was to glorify God [A700 Lidd E-3 ]
“Story of E Liddell:Olymp gold medallist’s lifelong race to spread Gospel”[ A700 Lidd E-4 ]
“Eric Liddell”, in Torchlighters Heroes of the Faith series, ages 8-12 [C700 Lidd E-1 ]
“Eric Liddell”: Children’s Heroes Christian History series-3, ages 5-10 [C720 Chil H-3 ]
Livingstone, David 1813-1873 Scottish missionary to and explorer of Africa: combated slave trade
“David Livingstone”:Children’s Heroes Christian Hist. series-1,ages 5-10 [C720 Chil H-1 ]
Lucado, Max
N/A
See Literature - Adult and Teens...
See Literature - Children’s
Luther, Katie 1499-1552 German, wife of Martin Luther, ex-nun, mother of 6, home-maker, entrepreneur
“Morning Star of Wittenberg: Life of Katie Luther” (nee Kath. von Bora) [A700 Luth K-1 ] Luther, Martin 1483-1546 German Protestant Reformer, leader, monk, priest, Bible translator, hymn-writer. 95 Theses
“Luther” - his faith in God launched Protestant Reformation. MGM [A700 Luth M-1 ]
“Martin Luther: His protest changed course of western history” [A700 Luth M-2 ]
“Martin Luther” in “Reformation Overview” [A720 Refo O-1 ]
Marshall, Catherine 1915-83 US wife of Rev Peter Marshall: mother: Wrote “A Man called Peter” [ A700 Mars P-1 ]. Edited books of prayers and sermons of Peter Marshall. Editor or author of many inspirational, non-fiction and fiction books. “Christy” was inspired by her own mother’s journey to the mountains to teach the impoverished children of Appalachia.
“A Man called Peter”:includes courtship & marriage of Peter & Catherine [A700 Mars P-1 ]
See Literature section for videos based on Catherine Marshall’s books [A848... ]
Marshall, Peter 1902-49 Scottish-born pastor to Church of U.S. presidents: chaplain to U.S. Senate
“A Man called Peter” story of Peter Marshall by his widow Catherine M. [A700 Mars P-1 ]
Mbugua, Judy 1947- Kenya, Africa: founded Pan-African Christian Women’s Association (PACWA): women to submit to husbands within home but be empowered for self-sufficiency
“Judy Mbugua” in “Christian Catalyst Collection: VIPS” [A700 Mbug J-1 ]
McCully, Ed and Marilou 20C US missionaries to Ecuador, S. America
See under collective biography “ Aucas Waodani... ”[A720 Auca W.... ]
Michelangelo (Michelangelo Buonarroti) 1475-1564 Italian Renaissance sculptor, painter, architect, poet. As sculptor, he produced ‘Moses’, ‘David’ and the ‘Pieta’ (Mary holding body of Christ). As a painter, he painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, showing his own personal artistic conceptions of Creation, Man’s Temptation and Fall, Noah and the flood, and other episodes through to the Last Judgment. As an architect, he redesigned St Peter’s in Rome.
Martin Luther visited Rome in 1510 (while Julius II was pope) and was shocked by what he saw. In 1517 (while Leo X was pope, raising money through the sale of “indulgences” to pay for the costs of constructing St Peter’s in Rome), Luther posted his “95 Theses”, which started the Protestant Reformation.
“The Agony and the Ecstasy” - shows conflict between Michelangelo [A700 Mich B-1 ] and Pope Julius II (pope 1503-1513) over the Sistine Chapel.
Mohr, Joseph 1792-1848 and Gruber, Franz 1787-1863 Austrian hymn-writer and composer of “Silent Night” in “Amazing Grace: Five Hymns that Changed the World” [A720 Amaz G-1 ]
Mueller, George 1805-1898 German playboy who found Christ, then became a Christian evangelist and philanthropist who rescued, cared for, fed and educated orphans by the thousands (10,000) in England, after a cholera epidemic that killed their parents: founded orphanages in England
“Obstacle to comfort: Faith ministry of George Mueller” [A700 Muel G-1 ]
“Robber of the Cruel streets: the prayerful life of George Mueller” [A700 Muel G-2 ]
Mullins, Rich Franciscan, lived life for Christ, brought help and hope to children in the world
“Homeless Man: the Rich Mullins Story” - this is in VHS format [A700 Mull R-1 ]
Narvaez, Israel 20C US converted by DW from a NYC life of drugs, violence and crime to a life serving Christ. It was a 3-step process: (1) initial conversion, (2) back-sliding period, (3) final conversion.
“The Cross and the Switchblade” - shows conversion of Israel Narvaez [A700 Wilk D-1 ]
“Run, Baby, Run: Life of Nicky Cruz” - shows interviews with Israel Narvaez [A700 Cruz N-1 ]
Nee, Watchman 1903-72 Chinese Leader of the Chinese House Church Movement in China: writer: persecuted, imprisoned till death
N/A (will be seeking videos on Watchman Nee)
See Missions section for The Cross: Jesus in China: Seeds of Blood for information on Watchman Nee Disc 1 [A461a ]
Newton, John 1725-1807 English slave trade captain became a slave- trade abolitionist, Christian preacher, and writer of the hymn “Amazing Grace” based on his life
“Amazing Grace/La Grace du ciel” Story of Wilberforce, Newton, Equiano[ A700 Wilb W-1 ] in “Amazing Grace: Five Hymns that Changed the World” [A720 Amaz G-1 ]
Nightingale, Florence 1820-1910 English Christian nurse, the founder of modern nursing all over the world. She was dedicated to one purpose, care of the sick and of the war wounded (Crimean War). Established Nightingale School and Home for training nurses. She was called the “Lady with the Lamp” because she believed that a nurse’s care was never ceasing, night or day. She had taught that nursing was a noble profession for women.
N/A (seeking to find video on life of Florence Nightingale)
Nommensen, Ludwig 1834-1918, Danish missionary to Indonesia: Translated Bible into Batak language of Sumatra: Transformed people
“Ludwig Nommensen”:Children’s Heroes Christian Hist series-3,ages 5-10[ C720 Chil H-3 ]
Nouwen, Henri 1932-1996 Dutch university professor joined and served l’Arche community for the mentally challenged
“Journey of the Heart: The Life of Henri Nouwen” [A700 Nouw H-1 ] “Henri Nouwen: Passion of a wounded healer” -“Christian catalyst coll’n” [A700 Nouw H-2 ]
Oke, Janette 1935- Canadian writer: studied at Mountain View Bible College: wife of pastor: author of inspirational fiction often set in a pioneer time period centered around female principal and central characters, e.g. “Love Comes softly” series.
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See Literature section for videos of her inspirational fiction books [A857... ]
Palau, Luis 1934- Argentinian-born US evangelist to the world - crusades, radio, newspapers, etc
“Luis Palau” in the “Christian catalyst collection” [A700 Pala L-1 ]
Paton, Alan 1903-88 white South African novelist aimed to end oppression of South African blacks
N/A
See Literature section for film based on book by Alan Paton [A860a ]
Paton, John 1824-1907 Scottish missionary to New Hebrides in Oceania. Transformed people
“John Paton”: Children’s Heroes Christian History series-3, ages 5-10 [C720 Chil H-3 ]
Patrick, [St] 385-461 Roman-British missionary to Ireland, preached in Irish, converted all Ireland to Christianity
“St Patrick: The Irish legend - the man, the myth and the legend” [A700 Patr S-1 ]
“Patrick” in “Faith and Values Media” series [A700 Patr S-2 ]
“Patrick, Brave Shepherd of the Emerald Isle” [C 700 Patr S-1 ]
Pudaite,Chawnga & Rochunga 1948- India. Missionaries brought Scriptures to own tribe of headhunters: translated Bible into Hman language of India: founded ‘Bibles for the world’
“Beyond the Next Mountain” - bringing the Scriptures to his own tribe [A700 Puda R-1 ]
Pullinger, Jackie 1944- English missionary to drug addicts and violent youth of Hong Kong, China
“The law of love: The Story of Jackie Pullinger” [A700 Pull J-1 ]
Raikes, Robert 1735-1811 English philanthropist launched Sunday School movement to educate exploited children - to teach them to read and write in order to read the Bible.
“Robert Raikes”: Children’s Heroes Christian History series-2, ages 5-10 [C720 Chil H-2 ]
Richardson, Don & Carol 20C Canadian missionaries from Prairie Bible Institute to jungles of Netherlands New Guinea in South West Pacific: the Peace Child story 1962
“Peace Child” story [A700 Rich DC-1 ]
Roever, Dave 20C US Preacher’s son wanted to become preacher, but went to war in Vietnam and was burned and scarred beyond recognition. Founded on faith and family, his spectacular recovery continues to amaze and inspire. Now a national and internationally recognized public speaker. His scars remind us that healing and hope can still be found in the midst of pain.
“Scars that heal: the true life story of Dave Roever” (BGEA - WWP) [A700 Roev D-1 ]
Ronan, Mary 1964- US Christian Family Life and Sex Educator: registered nurse with a clinical specialty in reproductive health: wife, mother with two children, ages 21 and 16: involved in ministry with families since 1982: works with 8000+ teens and their families every year, helping them to make physically, emotionally and spiritually healthy decisions. Her books and videos, “Sex as God’s Gift” and “Raising your children in an ungodly world”, are used as teaching tools throughout the world.
N/A See Christian Living section for videos by Mary Ronan [A330a and A345a ]
Roseveare, Dr Helen 1925- English medical missionary to Belgian Congo/Zaire, Africa: grace to forgive
“Mama Luka comes home” - grace to forgive [A700 Rose H-1 ]
Rublenko, Nikolai 20C persecuted Christian H.S. student under surveillance by authorities in communist USSR: must choose between his faith and family OR his future
“Nikolai” [A700 Rubl N-1 ]
Rusesabagina, Paul 1994, Rwandan hotel manager used hotel to save 1200 Rwandan refugees in Africa from death during Rwandan genocide that killed one million Rwandans
“Hotel Rwanda” [A700 Ruse P-1 ]
See also “Rwanda Living Forgiveness” to see miraculous aftermath of that genocide [A635a ]
Saint, Nate, Marj, Rachel, Steve 20C US missionaries to Ecuador, South America
See under collective biography “ Aucas Waodani... ”[A720 Auca W.... ]
Sattler, Michael & Margaretha 1490-1527 German Protestant Reformers: Anabaptists = re-baptizers: Adult believers’ baptism: separation of church and state: martyrs
“The Anabaptists” in “Reformation Overview” [A720 Refo O-1 ]
Scriven, Joseph 1819-86 Irish philanthropist and writer of the hymn “What a Friend we have in Jesus” in “Amazing Grace: Five Hymns that Changed the World” [A720 Amaz G-1 ] Shea, George Beverly Canadian-born US Christian evangelist Gospel singer to the world
“Then Sings my Soul - George Beverly Shea” - in VHS format (BGEA) [A700 Shea G-1 ]
“George Beverly Shea: Then sings my soul”, on DVD, hosted by Bill Gaither. GBS recounts some stories of his life and the stories behind some of the hymns he sings, and then sings 26 hymns. [A700 Shea G-2 ]
Singh, Sadhu Sundar 1889-1929 Sikh Indian turned to Christ: missionary who brought Gospel to India & Tibet & Nepal
“Journey to the sky” [A700 Sing S-1 ]
“Sundar Singh”:Children’s Heroes Christian history series-2, ages 5-10 [C720 Chil H-2 ]
Spafford, Horatio 1828-88 US writer of hymn “It is well with my soul” in “Amazing Grace: Five Hymns that Changed the World” [A720 Amaz G-1 ]
Spurgeon, Charles H. 1834-1892 English Baptist preacher, author, editor; organizer of pastors’ college, churches, mission halls, orphanage +
“C.H. Spurgeon Tonight” - Dr Craig Skinner’s one-man show [A700 Spur C-1 ]
Stenzel, Pam
N/A
See Christian Living (Courtship and Marriage) section [A330... ]
Stott, John 1921- British chaplain to the British Royal Family, preacher, author, trainer of and supplier of resources to pastors, evangelical ecumenist, etc
“John Stott” in the “Christian catalyst collection: VIPS” [A700 Stot J-1 ]
See Bible sections (General, New Testament) for Bible commentaries [A102a, A176.... ] by John Stott Stowe, Harriet Beecher 1811-1896 US author of influential anti-slavery novel “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” of 1852
N/A (seeking to find DVD biography of life of Harriet Beecher Stowe)
Sullivan, Anne
See under Helen Keller
Tada, Joni Eareckson 1949- 17-year old US girl became a quadriplegic after a diving accident: established a worldwide Christian mission / ministry to and for disabled people. Married to Ken Tada .
“Joni” [A700 Tada J-1 ]
See interview with Joni today in “Philippians” Bible study [A169a ]
Seeking to obtain DVD “Ken Tada: A True Story of Real Commitment”
Taylor, Hudson 1832-1905 English missionary to China: established China Inland Mission (CIM): Translated Bible into Chinese
“Hudson Taylor” [ A700 Tayl H-1 ]
Ten Boom, Corrie 1892-1983 Christian Dutch woman sheltered Jews from Nazis during World War II: part of Dutch resistance movement
“The Hiding Place”
“The Hiding Place” Disc 1 [A700 TenB C-1 ]
“The Hiding Place” Disc 2 [A700 TenB C-2 ]
Teresa, Mother 1910-97 Albanian missionary to India: minister to poor, orphaned, sick, dying: founder of Missionaries of Charity
“Mother Teresa: In the name of God’s poor: true story of Mother Teresa” [A700 Tere M-1 ] “Mother Teresa: Woman of Compassion” in the “Great Souls” series [A700 Tere M-2 ]
Thomas, Sue 20C US deaf by 18 months: achieved much in life: proclaims love and forgiveness of God - even now as she copes with multiple sclerosis
“Sue Thomas: Breaking the sound barrier” [A700 Thom S-1 ]
Tubman, Harriet 1820-1913 African-American woman, nicknamed ‘Moses’, led her people in escaping from slavery to freedom
“Harriet Tubman”, in Inspiring Heroes animated series [C700 Tubm H-1 ]
Tyndale, William 1494-1536 English Protestant reformer, translated Bible into English so that even the common people (“a plough-boy”) could read it: martyr
“God’s Outlaw: Story of William Tyndale” [A700 Tynd W-1 ]
“God’s outlaw: William Tyndale” in “Reformation Overview” [A720 Refo O-1 ]
“William Tyndale Story”: Torchlighters Heroes of Faith series, ages 8-12 [C700 Tynd W-1 ]
Van Dam, Hanneke 20C Dutch woman went as missionary to Mongolia
“Journey into the Unknown: inspiring story of Hanneke van Dam” [A700 vanD H-1 ]
Vanier, Jean 1928- French-Canadian missionary / minister to mentally handicapped: founded international l’Arche community for mentally handicapped: speaker, author
“Heart Has its Reasons” [A700 Vani J-1 ]
See Bible (New Testament) section for Bible commentaries by Jean Vanier [A166... ]
Warren, Rick
N/A See Christian Doctrines section [A201f ]
Washington, Booker T 1856-1915 US African-American ex-slave and educator. He opened Tuskegee Institute, in Tuskegee, Alabama, in 1881 to provide adequate education for African-Americans. His autobiography “Up from slavery”, published in 1901, is included by W J and R Petersen in their book “100 Christian books that changed the century”. He learned “how to use and love the Bible”. Washington is quoted as saying, “The great ambition of the older people was to try to read the Bible before they died” and “I always make it a rule to read a chapter or a portion of the chapter in the morning, before beginning the work of the day”.
N/A (seeking to find DVD biography of life of Booker T Washington)
Welch, Myra Brooks 1877-1959 US woman, in 1926, wrote parable poem “The Touch of the Master’s Hand” on the worth of a human soul: it was filmed by Visual Transit Authority.
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See Literature section for parable poem“Touch of the Master’s Hand” [A889a ]
Wesley, Charles 1707-88, English preacher, evangelist, evangelical hymn-writer of 6500 hymns: has hymns in every Christian hymnal, e.g. “Christ the Lord is Risen Today”: Methodism
“Hymns of Praise: story of hymn-writer Charles Wesley” 6500+ hymns [A700 Wesl C-1 ]
“A Heart set free: The Life, ministry, and lyrics of Charles Wesley” [A700 Wesl C-2 ]
Wesley, John 1703-91 English evangelical hymn-writer, evangelist, preacher: Methodism
“John Wesley” [A700 Wesl J-1 ]
Wesley, Susanna 1669-1742 English; wife of pastor; mother of Charles, John and 17 other children “Portrait of Susanna: The Story of Susanna Wesley” [A700 Wesl S-1 ]
Wilberforce, William 1759-1833 British evangelical MP campaigned to end slave trade and slavery in British Empire
“Amazing Grace/Grace du ciel” story of Wilberforce, J Newton, Equiano [A700 Wilb W-1 ]
“William Wilberforce”:Children’s Heroes Christian hist series-1,ages 5-10[ C720 Chil H-1 ]
Wilkerson, David [“DW”] 1932- US missionary to drug-crazed, violent, street gangs of NY City
“The Cross & the Switchblade”:converted Nicky Cruz & Israel Narvaez [A700 Wilk D-1 ]
“Run, Baby, Run: Life story of Nicky Cruz”. Shows NC’s view of DW [A700 Cruz N-1 ]
Williams, George 19C British Christian founded the Young Men’s Christian Association (in 1840s) that today serves more than 20 million people worldwide. It was formed with the purpose of “the winning of young men to Jesus Christ, and the building in them of Christian character”. The YMCA was a religious organization that combined physical activities with educational and religious activities.
N/A (seeking to find DVD biography of George Williams)
Williams, Roger 1603-83 Liberty of conscience: separation of church and state: US Baptist movement
“Roger Williams: Freedom’s forgotten hero”:founded Rhode Island, USA [A700 Will R-1 ]
Wolfaardt, Gerrit 20C white Afrikaner: persecutor of South African blacks became a reconciler of blacks and whites
“Final Solution” [A700 Wolf G-1 ]
“From one blood: Story of Gerrit Wolfaardt”. [A700 Wolf G-2 ]
Alan Paton’s ‘Cry the beloved country’ influenced GW’s transformation [A860a ] Wycliffe, John 1328-84 English Protestant reformer, theologian, translated Latin Vulgate Bible into English
“John Wycliffe: Morning Star” [A700 Wycl J-1 ]
“John Wycliffe” in “Reformation Overview” [A720 Refo O-1 ]
Youderian, Roger and Barbara 20C US missionaries to Ecuador, South America
See under collective biography “ Aucas Waodani... ” [A720 Auca W.... ]
Zinzendorf, Count Nikolaus 1700-60 Moravian German: sheltered persecuted Christians: began worldwide Protestant missions
“Count Zinzendorf” - his work set the stage for modern missions [A700 Zinz N-1 ]
“First Fruits” - Zinzendorf & German Moravians to West Indies [A700 Zinz N-2 ]
Zwingli, Ulrich 1484-1531 Swiss Protestant Reformer and Bible translator (into German)
“Ulrich Zwingli” in “Reformation Overview” [A720 Refo O-1 ]
B) COLLECTIVE BIOGRAPHY [A720...... ]
Hymn writers
“Amazing Grace: Five hymns that changed the world” [A720 Amaz G-1 ]
Carl Boberg 1859-1940 Swedish “How Great Thou art”
Joseph Mohr/Franz Gruber “Silent Night”
John Newton “Amazing Grace”
Joseph Scriven “What a Friend we have in Jesus”
Horatio Spafford “It is well with my soul”
Aucas Waodani missionary-martyrs and their families:
5 US missionary-martyrs and their families who visited the Aucas / Waodani natives of Ecuador, South America in 1956:
Jim Elliot, wife Elisabeth (children:...... )
Nate Saint, wife Marj, sister Rachel (children: Steve ...... )
Ed McCully, wife Marilou (children:...... )
Pete Fleming, wife Olive (children:...... )
Roger Youderian, wife Barbara (children:...... )
Note: All of the videos about the members of the team of missionaries who went on a mission to the Aucas Waodani are shelved together under the shelf location numbers beginning A720 Auca W- or C720 Auca W- . They are not shelved alphabetically by team member surname in A700 or C700 .
“End of the Spear” - 2-sided disc [A720 Auca W-1 ]
“Through Gates of Splendor” - Elisabeth Elliott & Rachel Saint [A720 Auca W-2 ]
“Beyond the Gates of Splendor”- Elisabeth Elliott & Rachel Saint, 2-sided [A720 Auca W-3 ]
“Journey into.. Amazon” -Steve Saint & Saint, McCully, Fleming families [A720 Auca W-4 ]
“Steve Saint: The Jungle Missionary” - Steve Saint [A720 Auca W-5 ]
“Jim Elliot story” in Torchlighters Heroes of the Faith series, ages 8-12 [C720 Auca W-1 ]
See Missions section for “Mission: God at work, Faith in Action” hosted by Steve Saint & Dianne Becker [A460a ]
Mercy Ships’ medical missionaries:
Donald Stevens (Founder and President of Mercy Ships):
Dr Gary Parker (Chief Medical Officer): Dr Glenn Strauss (Ophthalmologist):
Dr Keith Chapman:
Dr Tertino Ventor:
Todd Sorrell:
and other staff of Mercy Ships: Christian medical missionaries
“Acts of Mercy: Mercy Ships” - medical mission to Liberia, Africa, hosted by Bill Kurtis ??? [A720 Merc S-1 ]
Reformers of Protestant Reformation :
“Reformation Overview” lives & events that changed the world : Ken Curtis , Christian History Institute [see collective Biography] [A720 Refo O-1]
1) John Wycliffe
2) John Hus
3) Martin Luther
4) Ulrich Zwingli and John Calvin
5) The Anabaptists ( Michael & Margaretha Sattler )
6) God’s Outlaw: William Tyndale