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Legacy of the Missionaries

Honoring those who gave everything for the Gospel across generations and
borders. Their sacrifice remains a beacon for the global church today.

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Polycarp of Smyrna

Polycarp of Smyrna

69 – 155 AD • Smyrna, Roman Empire

A disciple of John the Apostle, Polycarp was a bishop who refused to renounce Christ, famously declaring his 86 years of service.

Perpetua and Felicity

Perpetua and Felicity

203 AD • Carthage, North Africa

Young mothers and catechumens who stood firm in their faith in the arena of Carthage, leaving a powerful diary of their final days.

William Tyndale

William Tyndale

1494 – 1536 AD • Antwerp, Belgium

A scholar and translator who was martyred for his work in translating the Bible into English, praying for the opening of the King’s eyes.

Jim Elliot

Jim Elliot

1927 – 1956 AD • Curaray River, Ecuador

Missionary to the Huaorani people, famously stated: "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose."

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

1906 – 1945 AD • Flossenbürg, Germany

German pastor and theologian who stood against the Nazi regime, emphasizing the "cost of discipleship" and the reality of grace.

Graham Staines

Graham Staines

1941 – 1999 AD • Odisha, India

Australian missionary who served leprosy patients in India for 34 years before his sacrifice, showing Christ’s love in action.