Witness Men: True Stories of God at Work in Papua, Indonesia (Hidden Heroes)

Witness Men: True Stories of God at Work in Papua, Indonesia (Hidden Heroes) by Rebecca Henry Davis is a collection of inspiring stories that showcase the transformative power of faith and missionary work in Papua, Indonesia. The book highlights the lives and ministries of various Christian missionaries who dedicated their lives to spreading the Gospel and serving the indigenous people of Papua. Through their commitment, these 'witness men' and women faced numerous challenges, including cultural barriers, language differences, and hostile environments. Despite these obstacles, they persevered and had a profound impact on the communities they served. The book aims to encourage and motivate readers by demonstrating how faith and determination can lead to remarkable changes in the lives of individuals and societies. In 1938, in the remote highlands of a mountainous island, explorers discovered thousands of tribal people. Missionaries began to come, to bring the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Little did they know that many of the people of the tribes were waiting for someone to come and help them out of the darkness of their old way of life. Fifteen chapters recount the true missionary stories of the gospel spreading throughout the highlands of Papua, Indonesia, from 1955 to 2010, when one of the tribes received their first New Testaments. Third in the Hidden Heroes series of true missionary stories for children. The stories are inspirational for preteens (ages 9-12) and suitable for read-alouds for younger children. Evangelical Protestant Christian missionaries, including women, take the gospel of Jesus Christ to those who then take it to their own people. Biographical true accounts bring the miraculous work of the gospel to life through personal testimonies of historical figures.