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Movies can bring a story to life in a unique way. You may
never step foot into places like the jungles of Ecuador or the Southwest
Pacific, but you can be inspired by the stories of those who have. You
may even be encouraged to ask God to reveal your very own mission field
as you see the ministry of others. Help broaden your scope
of what God does through people around the world as you and your family
enjoy some positive faith-building films together.
Beyond the Gates of Splendor
Based on the amazing true story that inspired Elisabeth Elliot's best-seller "Through
Gates of Splendor." In 1965, five American missionaries to Ecuador
were brutally speared to death by a savage tribe of Indians
known as the Aucas. Two years later, the wife (Elisabeth Elliot) and
sister of two of the murdered missionaries walked into the jungle to
live with the same people who had murdered the men they loved. Today,
the Aucas (now known as the Waodani) are changed people.
Candle in the Dark
William Carey dramatically shows how a life dedicated to God and obedient
to his calling can make a profound difference in the world. He and his
family sailed in 1793 to India to bring the message of Jesus. There he
encountered so much hardship it's amazing he didn’t abandon his
mission and go home. But he stayed for over 40 years. Facing insurmountable
odds, he “plodded” on
to become the revered “Friend of India” and “Father
of Modern Missions.”
The Cross & the Switchblade
The face of a young boy on trial for a brutal murder started a country
preacher, David Wilkerson, on his crusade in the the most dangerous streets
in the world. Armed only with the simple message of God's love, he walks
the places ruled by violent gangs, drug pushers and pimps. It's a gripping
and convincing drama.
End of the Spear
"End of the Spear" is the story of Mincayani, a Waodani tribesman
from the jungles of Ecuador. When five young missionaries, among them
Jim Elliot and Nate Saint, are speared to death by the Waodani in 1956,
a series of events unfold to change the lives of not only the slain missionaries'
families, but also Mincayani and his people.
The Mission
This is a 1986 British film about he experiences of a Jesuit missionary
in eighteenth-century South America. The film is based on events surrounding
the Treaty of Madrid in 1750, in which Spain ceded part of Jesuit
Paraguay to Portugal. Fundamentally, the film is about moral choices,
contrasting a non-violent priest with a former slave driver. This is
a brilliant, beautiful drama that is sure to evoke many questions.
Peace Child
The amazing story of Don and Carol Richardson and their missionary work
in the jungles of the Southwest Pacific. When inter-tribal warfare breaks
out, a chief offers his son to the opposing tribe as the means of bringing
peace, an act that makes the Gospel message of the ultimate Peace Child
truly understandable.
The Story of Amy Carmichael and the Dohnavur Fellowship
Early in her
life, Amy was called to the Lord’s work. She never hesitated
to answer him. After extensive mission work in her native Northern Ireland,
Amy set off to distant shores. She longed to be in China where many of her
missionary friends had gone to spread the Gospel and help those in need. But
the Lord had another plan for Amy. She would soon find herself in the mysterious
land of India where the suffering was great and where her faith would be tested
to the utmost.
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