Walter Weston (1861-1940) was an English clergyman and an Anglican missionary who helped popularise recreational imountaineering in Japan at the turn of the 20th century. Ordained a deacon in 1885,priest in 1886, he was appointed curate at St.John’s Readng, Berkshire in 1885. He was already a mountaineer and in 1886/7 he had spent time climbing in the Alps. Walter went to Japan as a Missionary of the C.of E. Church Missionary Society (CMS) in 1888. he worked first in Kumamoto then in Kobe. Alternating between posts in the UK and Japan between 1888- 1915 he spent 15 years in various ministries of the Anglican Church in Japan. In 1896 he published Mountaineering and Exploration in the Japanese Alps He was instrumental in establishing the Japanese Alpine Club in 1906. In 1917 the Japan Society of London ( he served on the council) and The Royal Geographical Society awarded him its Back award. The Weston Park of Mount Ena was made in October 2001

Charles William Pearson (1847-1917) was a merchant seaman for 8 years before he attended the Church Missionary Society(CMS) College in 1876. He was an Anglican Missionary in Uganda. In his journey to Uganda he was also a significant early traveller in the Sudan, He was later a parish priest in England. In 1878 he led a party of 4 missionaries to Uganda to replace 4 who had died- 2 killed in a skirmish, 2 died of fever. The 4 travelled by ship to Suakim on the Red Sea. 3 reached Rubage in Uganda on 14th February 1878, it had taken over 9 months to arrive. Charles was mainly involved in translation work, After 2 years he returned to UK for health reasons. He studied theology at Oxford and was ordained deacon in 1886 and priest in 1887. He worked as an assistant curate at St. Ebb’s in Oxford for 4 years , then for 3 years the Church Pastoral Society for 3 years. In July 1893 he became vicar of Walton ,Aylesbury. He was there for 24 years. he died on 20th June 1917. He continued to translate throughout his life. He gained knowledge of 17 languages and served several publishers and missionary organisations in that capacity .

William Mitchell (1803-1970) was a C.of E. priest and a missionary. He spent 10 years in India, 20 years in the Swan River Colony, Australia, then the next 12 years in Perth Gaol. William was born in County of Monaghan in Ireland. He apprenticed to an apothecary for 1 year and studied at Trinity College, Dublin before deciding to become a missionary. He trained with the Church Missionary Society (CMS) at Olney in England. He was ordained as a priest in 1825. In 1826 he married Mary Anne Holmes and they left for India. They returned to the UK in 1831 due to Anne’s failing health -she died in March. He married Frances Tree Tatlock in 1832 and they returned to Bombay in India. He returned to the UK in 1835 due to his failing health. He recuperated on the Isle of Wight. After a disagreement with the CMS he sort alternative work. The Western Australian Missionary Society ( which became the Colonial and Continental Society) were recruiting missionaries for colonies in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Louis Giustiniani was appointed before William. In Australia he started a church at Woodbridge in Guildford and .established the Middle Swan native mission which would later be the site for St. Mary’s church. His tenure proved unpopular and he left the colony in 1838. William was appointed as his replacement. The Mitchell family Left Portsmouth with Anne Breeze - a governess- on 1st April 1838 and arrived at Fremantle, Australia on 4 th August. (Read daughter’s description of arrival) . A school was immediately established with Anne Breeze assisting. There was no church in the Swan River colony and services were conducted in the Courthouse by Revd. John Wittemoom, the first colonial chaplain. On August 5th 1839 foundation stone for St. Mary’s church laid - opened on 29th November 1840. Within 3 years 3 permanent church buildings built. 1842 William was reclassified by the governor from missionary to chaplain and first rector of Swan parish In 1858, after 20 years at Swan River, he was transfered to Perth Gaol where he worked with convicts and prisoners. His position was chaplain of the Gaol as well as chaplaincy duties at various hospitals in Perth.He was there for 12 years. William in 1870, aged 66, became ill and died on 3rd August. He is buried with his youngest son Andrew (died 31st May 1870) and his wife Francis (died 11st July 1879) in St.Mary’s graveyard.

Elisabeth Elliot (1926-2015) was a Christian author and speaker. Her first husband, Jim Elliot was killed in 1956. (see separate entry for Auca 5). After the death of the Auca 5 she spent 2 years as a missionary to the tribe which killed her husband. 2 Huaorani women living among the Quichua taught her the Huaola language. She was given the name ‘Gikari’ which means ‘Woodpecker’. She later returned to the Quichua and worked with them until 1963. In 1969 she married Addison Leitch, a professor of theology.He died in 1973. In the mid 1970s she ws onreof the stylistic consultants for the committee of the New International Version of the Bible (NIV) - she is listed as a contributor. In 1977 she married Lars Gren a hospital chaplain. They later worked and travelled together. From 1988-2001 she could be heard daily on the radio programme Gateway to Joy. In her later years she and Lars stopped travelling but kept in touch with the public through email and their website. She suffered for 10 years with dementia. Elisabeth died in magnolia, Massachusetts on 15th June 2015 aged 88.

Clarence Bouma, born Klass Bouma (1891-1962) was born in the Netherlands. His parents immigrated to the USA in May 1905. He was a theologian and professor at Calvin Theological Seminary he studied at both Calvin College and Seminary, then at Princeton Seminary, Princeton University and Harvard Divinity School where he obtained a Doctorate of Theology in 1921. On a graduate fellowship he travelled to Berlin and Amsterdam to carry post-graduate work. He joined the faculty at Calvin Theological Seminary in 1924. His first role was as Chair of Dogmatics but shortly afterwards he moved to the new role of chair of Apologetics and Ethics.(1924-51) In 1935 he became the editor of The Calvin Forum(1935-1951). He opposed liberal and modernistic movements in Christianity. He became a key member in the mid 20th century development of American evangelicalism… He influenced the formation of the National Association of Evangelicals in 1942. In 1949 he became the first president of the Evangelical Theological Society. The conflict between traditional and progressive theologies escalated in 1951 to the point that Clarence suffered a nervous breakdown which left him in a psychiatric hospital for the 10 remaining years of his life. He bore this with great courage and faith. Clarence died, aged 71, on 12th August 1962

Prophet Bishop Clarence E. McClendon (born 1965) is an American gospel musician and pastor of Full Harvest International Church located in Los Angles, California. He is also the director of Harvest Fire Mega Mass Choir. He started preaching and leading church at just 15. In 1991 he became pastor of West Adams Foursquare Church. In 1995 the church was rebranded the Church of the Harvest. In 1997 he commenced being a televangelist. His Global Communion Service can be heard on Wednesdays at 7.30 pm PST. He started his musical career with the release of Shout Hallelujah by Integrity Music in 2000. It reached No. 9 on the Billboard Gospel Album chart and was there for 24 weeks. Source Wikipedia

Leland Ryken ( born 1942) has been a professor of English emeritus at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois for nearly 50 years. He edited the comprehensive Christian writing on literatureThe Christian Imagination He was the literary stylist for the English Standard Version of the Bible (2001) published by Crossway Bibles. He wrote How to Read the Bible as Literature *Words of Delight: A Literary Introduction to the Bible *** He co-edited *Ryken’s Bible Handbook ESV Literary Study Bible with his son Philip Leland was the literary content contributor to the ESV Study Bible released in 2008. Leland Ryken is now 80 years of age. (See also extensive ‘Bibliography’)

John Alexander Dowie (1847-1907) was born in Edinburgh, Scotland but his family moved to Australia. He returned to Edinburgh to study theology then returned back to Alma in Australia where he entered the Congregational ministry in 1870. In 1888 he went to the USA. He received little attention in San Francisco so he settled in Chicago.He became increasingly successful as an evangelist and as a healer. Nearly 100 suits were brought against him by doctors and clergy who opposed his practices - but he won every single one. In 1896 he founded the Christian Catholic Church which emphasized spiritual healing. In 1901 he established the City of Zion. He ruled the community as a theocracy - he forbade physician’s offices, dance halls, theaters, drug stores, smoking and drinking… He proclaimed himself Elijah the Restorer and later first Apostle. Various industries were begun and the town prospered with John in sole control of the businesses. The city then became jeopardized by his expensive,futile trips to New York to convert the city in 1903 and then Mexico. This led to his removal due to his fiscal irresponsibility. In 1906. Wilbur Voliva, a trusted friend, replaced him. John died, aged 59, on 9th March 1907 Source used Encyclopedia Britannica

Ben Lowe is a licensed and ordained pastor of the Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA. He was born in Singapore where his parents were missionaries with the Overseas Missionary Fellowship (OMF. He was baptized at the age of 16. Shortly afterwards the family moved to just outside Boston in the USA where his father became a pastor at an evangelical church. He thought originally about opening a zoo and becoming a fisheries biologist. As his faith deepened his priorities changed. He figured he should become either a pastor or missionary. He studied at Wheaton College and majored in environmental studies. Between 2007-10 he served with A. Roche USA and co-founded Renewal - a student creation care network Author of* Green Revolution* (IVP 2009) 2010 ran for a seat in the US House of Representatives. 2010-2016 - became a trustee and then board chair of the Au Sable Institute. Author of Doing Good Without Giving up (VP 2014) 2011-2016 - Served with Environmental Network and co-founded *Young Evangelicals for Climate Action. Co-author with Ron Sider of The Future of Faith (2016) He never imagined how God would integrate his love of both people and nature to provide such rich opportunities to serve him in the church and the the world.

David was a Moravian clergyman and missionary among the native American tribes who resided in the 13 colonies. He established communities of Munsee converts to Christianity in the valley of the Muskingum River of Ohio. He spent 62 years, except for a few short intervals, as a missionary to the Indians. In 1781 he was arrested and detained by the British. While he was detained 96 of his native converts were murdered by the Pennsylvania militiamen - an event known as the Gnadenhutten Massacre. In 1782 he returned close to Goshen to live with the remaining native converts. He died in 1808 at the age of 87 and is buried in Goshen.

Margaret was an English teacher and missionary. She was both a teacher and a qualified nurse. She became a missionary in Singapore. . Her first missionary posting was to Shanton, in China in 1919. She learned the Shantou dialect in 2 years and started to work as a teacher at the Sok Tek Girls’ School. She later moved onto Singapore where she became principal of the Choon Goan School in 1934, raising the standard of the school so it became recognised as a secondary school She was also a skilled musician who organised the training of choirs and had fund raising concerts and charity events, plus picnics for children. In 1942 Singapore fell to the Japanese. She tried to escape by ship but was captured with other missionaries and sent to Sumatra where death from disease and malnutrition was common… She retained her* British Bulldog* spirit by arranging church services, hymn singing, writing classes and poetry sessions. With Norah Chambers they formed a camp choir but by 1945 half the members had died. The* Captives Hymn* (included), written by Margaret, was sung each Sunday. Margaret died from dysentery on 21st April 1945. The film Paradise Road, made in 1996, told the story of life in the camp.

Robert was a Scottish Quaker and was one of the most eminent writers belonging to the Religious Society of Friends (RSF) and a a member of the Clan Barclay. He was born at Gordonstoun in Moray, Scotland. He finished his education at the Scots College in Paris where his uncle was rector. In 1667 he followed his father and joined the recently formed RSF. In 1670 he married Christian Mollison, a fellow quaker, and they had 7 children. Soon afterwards he began to write in defence of the movement.*** Truth cleared of Calumnies (1670), a Catechism and Confession of Faith (1673) and Theses Theologiae (1676) *** His greatest work wasAn Apology for the True Christian Divinity (1676)originally published in Latin in Amsterdam, translated to English in 1678. It is claimed to be one of the most impressive theological writings of the century. (See '*Works 1670-1682 for full list) He was an ardent theological student who maintained* that all people can be illuminated by the Inward light of Christ… He was a strong supporter of George Fox in the controversies that beset the Quakers in the 1670s. Robert died aged just 41 His descendants include David Barclay, his great grand son, who became one of the founders of Barclays Bank.

St Anthony of Kiev or Anthony of the Caves was a monk and founder of the monastic tradition in Kievan Rus’. Together with Theodosius of Kiev he founded the Kiev Pechersk Lavra (Kiev Monastery of the Caves). He was born in Lyubech (present day Liubech). H e was baptized with the name Antipas. At an early age he was drawn to the spiritual life and joined the Greek Orthodox Esphigmenou Monastery on Mount Athos to live as a hermit. He lived in a secluded cave overlooking the sea - which is open to this day for visitors to see. In about 1011 the abbot set Anthony the task of expanding monasticism in his native Kiev. He returned to Kiev to find several monasteries had been established by local princes. They were not as austere as those on Mount Athos so he lived in a small cave which had been dug near the presbyter Hilarion. In 1015 Vladimir I of Kiev died and war broke out between his two sons. During the conflict Anthony returned to Athos. Once the conflict had finished he returned to Kiev. He had a very strict asceticism ( austere diet ) - he ate rye bread every other day and drank only a little water. The abbot prophesied that many monks would join him. His fame spread beyond Kiev… !2 others joined him including Nikon the priest and Theodosius of Kiev Read Establishment of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra He continued to live a seclusion in a cave. The cave became the first of what would later be known as the Far Caves. Iziaslav sends him into exile: his brother, Sviatoslav secretly invites him to Chernigov. Iziaslav reconciled with Anthony.A large stone church is built to accommodate the increased number of monk. A large stone church was under construction to accommodate the increased number of monks during his life time. He died before it was completed. Anthony died aged 90. He requested that his remains were hidden - they have never been found.

Claudio was an Italian Jesuit priest. In 1581 he was elected as the fifth Superior General of the Society of Jesus.He has been referred to as the second founder of the Jesuit order After initial studies of humanities (Greek, Hebrew and Latin) and Mathematics.he studied Jurisprudence in Perugia. In 1567 he joined the the Society of Jesus. With the blessing of Pius V he asked the Superior General, Francis Borgia,if he could be admitted to the noviceship . Soon after completing his studies he was given important responsibilities- his administrative gifts marking him out for the higher posts.He became the Provincial superior first in Naples then in Rome. In 1580 he joined the Jesuit mission to England He was responsible for *Ratio atque institutio studiorum * (1586). It was the summing up of years of experience in the field of education and marshalling them int the Jesuit system of education Parts were withdrawn in 1591 but under Clement VIII and Paul V he was able to save his party from a condemnation that at one time seemed probable. Read ‘Achievements as General.’ By the time he died in Rome the Society had tripled in size with 13,000 numbers in 550 houses and 15 provinces.** Claudio was undoubtedly one of the greatest Superior Generals to have govern the Society,

William Ames was an English Puritan minister, philosopher and controversialist. He spent much of his time in the Netherlands. He is noted in the controversy between the Calvinists and the Arminians. ( See notes on both of them) He studied at Christ’s College, Cambridge 1598 -BA and 1601 MA. He was chosen for a fellowship in Christ’s College but it was given instead to Valentine Carey. Similar rebuffs followed and he ended up in the Netherlands. On 7th of May 1622 he was installed at Franeker and stayed for 12 years. He was made rector in 1626. His works were known over Europe and collected at Amsterdam in 5 volumes. In 1633 he caught a cold from a flood which flooded his house and died.

Saint Dunstan was an English bishop. e was successively Abbott of Glastonbury Abbey, Bishop of Worcester, Bishop of London and Archbishop of Canterbury, later canonised. His work restored monastic life in England and reformed the English church. He was both an artist and a scribe and was skilled in making pictures and forming letters as were other clergy of his age who reached senior rank. He served as an important minister of state, including ‘prime minister’, to several English kings in the 10th century- Kings AEthelstan, Edmund, Eadred, Eadwig, Edgar. Edward and . AEthelred the Unready. He officiated at the coronation of King Edgar. He was the most popular saint in England for nearly 2 centuries having gained fame for the many stories of his greatness. He lived to the age of 79. His final word are reported to be He hath made the remembrance of his wonderful works, being a merciful and gracious Lord: he hath given food to them that fear him. Source Wikipedia

John was a British Baptist Nonconformist minister and politician who became famous as the advocate of passive resistance to the Education Act of 1902. In 1858 he was called to the Praed Street chapel in Paddington, London. Whilst there he went to the university of London gaining 4 degrees (BA, BS, MA and BL 1859-66) At the Praed Street chapel he gradually obtained a large following and in 1877 Westbourne Park was opened. He became a preacher , writer, propagandist and an ardent Liberal politician, he became a power in the Nonconformist body He held a number of important Nonconformist roles 1879 president of the London Baptist Association 1888 & 1899 president of the Baptist 1898 president of the National Council of Evangelical Churches 1899 became a prominent campaigner against the Boer War president of the Stop the War Committee. 1902 Education Act. John was the chief leader of the passive resistant movement. 1906 January - had a share in the defeat of the Unionist Government Efforts now directed to getting a new act which should be nondenominational. In 1883 rewarded an honorary DD by Bates College, USA, and then known as Dr Clifford

Saint Francis was an Italian Catholic Friar, deacon and preacher. He founded the men’s order of Friar Minor, the women’s Order of saint Clare, the Third Order of Saint Francis and the Custody of the Holy Land. He is one of the most venerated religious figures in Christianity. He was born in 1181 in Assisi Italy. He enjoyed life until 1202 when he had a serious illness which changed his behaviour. He turned to God and spent his time and money on helping the poor and sick people especially those with leprosy. In 1209 he started to live like a hermit- he lived in a hovel near the church he was rebuilding. In 1210, with eleven friends, he went to see Pope Innocent 111. They were officially recognised - it was the beginning of the Franciscan Order - now world wide. 1217 saw him involved with the Crusades He preached in the Saracens camp and spoke with Sultan. He attempted to make a truce with the Christians and Muslims. He decided in 1220 to give up the leadership of the Order. His health began to fail but his joyful spirit never failed. He had frequent visions and received the Stigmata - marks on his hands, feet and side in his own flesh. Before he died in 1226 he composed the Canticle of the Sun. Saint Francis was known for his love of nature and animals. He was canonized in 1228, just two years after his death. There is a great deal of information to found about him. Wikipedia gives him 22 pages. I have put together a mixture of different types of data. Ducksters gives children an outline of his life. !2 interesting questions are asked and answered. I have included a translation of the* Canticle of the Sun.* Sources used wikipedia * The Church’s Year* Charles Alexander Encyclopedia.com Canticle of the Sun Biographies for Kids Catholic Encyclopedia

John was an English Anglican priest and poet who was one of the leaders of the Oxford Movement. Keble College, Oxford was named after him. In 1806 he won a scholarship to Corpus Christi College Oxford. He excelled in his studies and achieved a first-class honours in both English and Latin in 1810. He was ordained in 1816 and became a curate first to his father at Coln St. Aldwyns and then curate in Eastleach Martin in Gloucestershire. He became a fellow at Oriel and was a tutor there between 1817-23. On the death of his mother in 1823 he returned to live with his father and two surviving sisters in Fairford, John anonymously published The Christian Year - a book of poems for Sundays and feast days of the Christian year, It appeared in 1827 . The authorship soon became known and in 1831 he was appointed to the Chair of a Poetry at Oxford. The book was very successful - by 1873 when the copyright expired 375,000 had been sold with 158 editions. ( For more of his writings read Other writings) 14 July 1833 he delivered his famous Assize Sermon on National Apostasy. It gave the first impulse to the Oxford Movement, also known as the Tractarian movement. The movement resulted in the establishment of Anglican religious orders for both men and women. ( See notes on Oxford Movement) In 1835 his father died, he married Charlotte Clarke and he became vicar at Hursley in Hampshire. Here he stayed until his death in 1866. John was a brilliant scholar, but self effacing, he was much sought after for his spiritual guidance. Sources Wikipedia The Hodder & Stoughton Book of Famous Christians

I had not realised when I began my research that Saint Barnabas is mentioned over thirty times in the first half of the Acts of the Apostles. Barnabas introduced Saint Paul, formerly Saul, to the disciples in Jerusalem. Together they went on Paul’s first missionary journey. They took the the Good News to the Gentiles. Together they were responsible for the founding of the young Jewish/Gentile Christian church in Antioch. Paul went on to establish himself as the writer of many of the epistles in the New Testament. Barnabas went back to Cyprus to bring them the Good News. Barnabas means* son of encourager*