EDUCATION

2019 - 2020 Mission Books
from The Foundry Publishing

What Begins Here Transforms the World by Debbie Salter Goodwin

Africa Nazarene University is a story of transformation led by an innovative group of pioneers. Debbie Salter Goodwin immerses you in their spirit and their faith. Whether administrator, faculty, or student, all share the same passion: God wants to transform lives and land, and can use them to do it.
The ANU community believes that the title of this book is more prayer than claim. As you read their story, make it your prayer as well. Join this transformational mission, believing that what God begins in your life will transform your world, too.

Shiro Kano: Faithfulness at Any Price by Merritt Nielson

Originally told in 1948 by Alice Spangenberg, the story of Shiro Kano is a compelling call to faithfulness at any price. It is a timely reminder that in every generation, God needs men and women who will follow His call and who will faithfully render their service for the sake of the many who do not yet know Christ.
Not all stories turn out as we would expect or hope. But God is the Author and Finisher of faith, and the end of this story is not yet fully known. This book should draw a simple prayer: “Lord, give me such a faith in and for my generation.”

Tracy Sahib, Servant of Christ in India by R. Franklin Cook

The story of Leighton Tracy, pioneer missionary to India, was originally told by his daughter Olive Tracy. Tracy Sahib, A Servant of Christ in India is a testimony to God’s faithfulness to those called to go to the ends of the earth. Franklin Cook grew up in India, and shares keen insights into the sub-Continent, its cultures, and people.
Catch a glimpse into the challenging context into which Tracy stepped, and discover what has been accomplished there since this book was first released in 1954.

All-Reader Books
A Boat for Panama by Kim Davis

God used the children of the Colorado District to answer the prayers of a need for a boat to share the gospel in Panama and in the lives of the indigenous people of Kuna. While this is a true story, the characters from the family and church in the USA are altered to draw children into the story and emphasize how God uses people of all ages to bring others to Christ.

Mama’s Song by Anna Derbyshire

Michael is a boy in South Sudan, Africa. His mother sings her children a song about trusting Jesus that influences Michael in a profound way throughout his life. Michael Gatkek, currently serves as US/Canada Coordinator of Sudanese Nazarene Ministries, Founder/President of African Relief Ministries and Founder of Nuer Christian Mission Network.

Nally-Enska’s Dream Comes True by Lynne Chambers

This book is fiction but based on facts and highlights the transformation of an underprivileged village in the mountains of Haiti through child sponsor¬ship. This transformation is achieved through the local Nazarene congregation which launches a school, and through a missionary who introduces musical instruc¬tion and instruments.

Advanced Books
After the Storm by Cheryl Crouch

This book is based on a compilation of true stories. While at a Mavericks game, a tornado takes out Hayden’s home, the parsonage, and the sanctuary of their church. During the difficult aftermath, Hayden is deeply moved by the response of the church. A year later, when Hayden hears hurricanes are headed for Houston, he joins with his church, district, & region to gather Crisis Care Kits. With God’s help, CCKs make it all the way to Puerto Rico—in a surprise twist involving the Mavericks.

The Case of the Lost Lamb by Wes Eby

This book is a sequel to the children’s missions book for 2018-19, The Case of the Missing Cross. It is based on true Nazarene missions work in the Navajo Nation. It includes factual information about some places and the culture of the Navajo people. While information about tentmaker missionaries is true, the Elvin and Yazzie families and the plot about the lost lamb and subplots have been added and fictionalized to make the story more readable for children.

The Mystery of the Orange Wristbands by Tami Brumbaugh

This is a fictional account of the true story of teams serving in Indianapolis through One Heart Many Hands and the Shepherd Community Church. A young family is evicted from their apartment so they cram their belongings into their car. The car breaks down in Indianapolis, and the family finds shelter in an abandoned house. The teams from One Heart Many Hands serving in the neighborhood lead the family to the hope and help they need.