Not more than 25 years ago, they were the first outsiders to come to Irian Jaya. Outsiders who will never
become insiders, the missionaries of Irian Jaya introduced the twentieth century to the native peoples.
Although they came to educate, offer health care and save souls, ultimately, as this portrait by producer
Moira Rankin reveals, the greatest effect of their work is on their own personal development.
Missionaries is a SOUNDPRINT classic, produced by Moira Rankin. Special thanks to Judie Campbell.
Links:
New Tribes Mission (NTM International)
Missionaries plant churches among tribal groups around the world. Christian missions are available as well as planned charitable giving and "donate a car" options online.
Serving in Mission
SIM is a world-wide interdenominational ministry reaching people in Asia, Africa, South America, Europe and North America...
Irian Jaya (West Papua, New Guinea): The Quest for Independence
Indonesia annexed Irian Jaya in 1963. Find out why and how Irian Jaya now seeks independence from what some see as brutal Indonesian rule...
Irian Jaya
Find out more about Irian Jaya...
Books:
From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya by: Ruth A. Tucker 1983 This book examines the history of missions with emphasis on biographical approach and covers missions chronologically and geographically to discuss key issues...
Shadow of the Almighty : The Life & Testament of Jim Elliot by: Elisabeth Elliot 1989 The bestselling account of the martyrdom of Jim Elliot and four other missionaries at the hands of the Auca Indians in Ecuador...
Incessant Drumbeat : Trial and Triumph in Irian Jaya by: Mary Beth Lagerborg 1994 This book brings the story of a missionary couple in Irian Jaya that are used in miraculous ways...
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