The five years that followed World War II were the most significant in the history of modern missions. They saw the door close on nearly one quarter of the world's population as China, the world's largest mission field, came under communist domination.

Mission work had often been dangerous in China, but for over a century Western misssionaries had freely entered China to preach all across its vast regions. But by the end of 1950 all that had changed. Most Protestant missions had already withdrawn. Now the largest mission in the world, the China Inland Mission, realized that open Christian witness in China had become impossible.

But did the decision come to late? This book tells the inspiring story of their exodus from China.

192 pages

ISBN 1-929122-04-7

Churches are growing all over China. Under Mao, Christianity virtually disappeared from sight, but was never stamped out. Now we are seeing what is probably the biggest revival in world history. Statistics from the Communist Party itself show exponential church growth. The author suggests reasons, and outlines sobering truths that Western Christians need to hear. His book is full of gripping accounts of courage, vision and faith. Includes a province-by-province guide, maps, photographs and a timeline.

ISBN 0-8254-5999-0

288 pages

Hudson Taylor was a teenager when God told him to go to China. Though he was alone, broke and critically ill, he hung on to that goal and to the God who was sending him. Would God be enough? Danger and adventure abound in this true story of a man who dared to risk and trust.

Interest level: Junior High age through adult.

112 pages

ISBN 1-929122-07-1

Sadie Custer was determined to spread the knowledge of the Word of God among the Chinese and other Asian peoples at any cost. In that mindset she abandoned herself to incredibly varied modes of travel and accomodations, especially in old China. She was game for just about anything, You will find yourself shaking your head in amazement as you read. This is a closeup look at a life lived simply at God's disposal.

292 pages

ISBN 1-929122-25-X

144 pages

ISBN 1-929122-08-X

The most definitive biography of Hudson Taylor is the James Broomhall, Hudson Taylor and China's Open Century, in 7 volumes (1981-1989).

Book 1 - Barbarians at the Gates (Out of Print)
Book 2 - Over the Treaty Wall (Out of Print)
Book 3 - If I Had a Thousand Lives
Book 4 - Survivor's Pact (Out of Print)
Book 5 - Refiner's Fire (Out of Print)
Book 6 - Assault on the Nine
Book 7 - It is not Death to Die

If I Had a Thousand Lives is the third in a series of seven books. It tells of Hudson Taylor's decision to leave the Chinese Evangelisation Society and 'live by faith' at a time of momentous upheaval in China, his marriage to Maria Dyer and the completion of his medical studies back in London. At last, in 1865, the China Inland Mission was born.

528 pages

ISBN: 0-340-32392-2

The most definitive biography of Hudson Taylor is the James Broomhall, Hudson Taylor and China's Open Century, in 7 volumes (1981-1989).

Book 1 - Barbarians at the Gates (Out of Print)
Book 2 - Over the Treaty Wall (Out of Print)
Book 3 - If I Had a Thousand Lives
Book 4 - Survivor's Pact (Out of Print)
Book 5 - Refiner's Fire (Out of Print)
Book 6 - Assault on the Nine
Book 7 - It is not Death to Die

The sixth volume starts with Hudson Taylor, still half paralysed by an accident and burdened with the desire to reach all China for Christ, beginning to see his plans fulfilled: the volunteers to reach nine vast provinces, with over one hundred and fifty million inhabitants, are selected.

No sooner were the first eighteen ready to travel than the murder of a British consular offical and the ensuing court intrigues jeapardises their carefully laid plans. This was an unlikely start for what were to prove the most dramatic ten years of expansion for the China Inland Mission. The frontiers recede; the work grows; the first women missionaries are commissioned; schools are started; countless Chinese colleagues prove the key to advance in the work for which, in 1887, the future seems bright and full of promise.

539 pages

ISBN: 0-340-42629-2

The most definitive biography of Hudson Taylor is the James Broomhall, Hudson Taylor and China's Open Century, in 7 volumes (1981-1989).

Book 1 - Barbarians at the Gates (Out of Print)
Book 2 - Over the Treaty Wall (Out of Print)
Book 3 - If I Had a Thousand Lives
Book 4 - Survivor's Pact (Out of Print)
Book 5 - Refiner's Fire (Out of Print)
Book 6 - Assault on the Nine
Book 7 - It is not Death to Die

The seventh and final volume. Some called the China Inland Mission and its principles a 'rope of sand': it would disintegrate on Hudson Taylor's death. Yet despite many difficult moments, we see it grow from strength to strength and mature following his death. Despite the Boxer rebellion, incredible sufferings, the victory of the communists, new attempts to expell all foreigners that succeed under Mao, the Chinese church, freed from all foreign influence and support grew as never before.

718 pages

ISBN: 0-340-50270-3

The classic two-volume story of Hudson Taylor and the founding of the CIM (now OMF) hardcover edition. This detailed account includes many of Taylor's personal writings that express his vision, faith and frustrations. It is also an account of the miracles that took the young mission agency into the inland provinces of China. The first volume covers Taylor's life, the second describes the founding of the China Inland Mission. Also available in softcover.

992 pages combined volume 1 and 2

Size 5 3/4 x 8 3/4 inches

ISBN for the set of two volumes 9971-972-64-6 (HARDCOVER)

The classic two-volume story of Hudson Taylor and the founding of the CIM (now OMF) is now available in 2 volume paperback. This detailed account includes many of Taylor's personal writings that express his vision, faith and frustrations. It is also an account of the miracles that took the young mission agency into the inland provinces of China. The first volume covers Taylor's life, the second describes the founding of the China Inland Mission. Also available in hardcover.

992 pages combined volume 1 and 2

Size 6 x 9 inches

ISBN for the set of two volumes 1-929122-22-5 (PAPERBACK EDITION)

Steer has pulled together key events, character traits and spiritual principles that formed the pioneer missionary and founder of OMF. This is a very readable account of Taylor`s life, his losses and the God who provided for him.

"His life was impelled by a growing confidence in the faithfulness of God." -- from the forward by Billy Graham

375 pages

ISBN: 1-85078-408-6

Husband, father, physician, evangelist, visionary and founder of the China Inland Mission - James Hudson Taylor lived his life for God with intention and purpose. In the process, God revealed to him the secret to joy and satisfaction, no matter what circumstances surrounded him.

In the course of his life Talor knew poverty, hardship, loss, frustration and the difficulties of ministering in the challenging country of China. He knew that he could fully and completely trust and depend upon God to meet his every need, all the time, no matter how insurmountable the obstacles appeared.

194 pages

ISBN 1-929122-32-2

232 pages

ISBN 9971-972-68-9

J. Hudson Taylor's life radically changed the Christian church. His faith and godliness inspired countless believers to extraordinary faith and passion for Christ. He has been called one of the four or five most influential foreigners who came to China in the 19th century for any purpose, religious or secular. Few who read his story will remain content with the state of their own faith. His increasing thirst for God is contagious.

This new modern language edition of his autobiography is for today's believers - to discover his model of faith, obedience, humility and dependence on God.

155 pages

ISBN 1-929122-19-5

The Chinese government officially recognizes 55 different ethnic minority peoples within China, many of which have populations over one million. Others list China as having more than 300 distinct ethnic groups. This prayer guide highlights most of the larger groups as well as some of the sub-groups. Its aim is to encourage and nurture prayer for the millions among these minorities who are unreached by the gospel.

ISBN 1-929122-26-8

36 pages, full color

"Much of the spiritual teaching one hears does not seem to work. But I found that the Cross of Jesus Christ worked. I felt like a man perishing of thirst, to whom some beautiful, clear cold water had begun to flow ... I had so much to learn! It seemed as if God was saying: 'You are crying to me to do a big work among the Lisu; I am wanting to do a big work in you yourself.'"

James Fraser was only 22 years old when he abandoned a promising engineering career and went to China. At first sight of the Lisu tribespeople of Yunnan province he felt an immediate affection for them. For the rest of his life, he traveled on horseback over rugged mountains, laboring to bring the Lisu the good news of Christ. Packed with personal letters, insightful anecdotes, and riveting stories of missionary life in China, this superb biography by his daughter shines with God's constant faithfulness and power over evil.

271 pages

ISBN 1-929122-05-5

Written by renowned China expert Tony Lambert, the guide takes readers through 30 days of prayer, addressing some of the key issues facing China in the 21st century and allowing readers to "pray with insight."

China is at a pivital point in its history. Will you intercede? Be a blessing to China. Pray for China.

32 pages

(One copy this item is included in the China Resource Packet.)

Let us partner together in prayer to see God's kingdom advance in this corner of the world. This booklet is your invitation to join in the powerful work of prayer on behalf of the Bouyei. May God use you in his pursuit to welcome the Bouyei to worship before his throne!

ISBN 0-85363-154-9

36 pages, full color

One disappointing night Mary makes a promise to God. Little does she know it will carry her half way around the world and throw her into the hands of the communists! Mary's promise takes her to China in 1947, just two years before the communist takeover. As her life gets more and more restricted, Mary struggles to stay true to her promise - and to be thankful in everything. But it is this "thanksgiving key" that will open the door to freedom.

Interest level: Junior High age through adult.

160 pages

ISBN 1-929122-16-0

Field experience and thorough research combine to produce this unique study of the miraculous survival and astonishing growth of the church in China.

354 pages

ISBN 0-87788-728-4