A Legends of Faith Reader by Marilyn Boyer | Christian Homeschool History, Language, and Bible Resources

Perfect for Christian homeschool families seeking to inspire a passion for the gospel and a life of faithful service.

Invite your middle and high school students to step into the lives of ten men whose preaching and evangelism changed the course of history. Famous Preachers and Evangelists, part of the inspiring Legends of Faith series by homeschool author Marilyn Boyer, captures the heart of the Great Commission through powerful, true stories of men who boldly proclaimed Christ around the world.

Recommended for 7th grade and up, this reader features engaging biographies of:

• John Wesley – Father of Methodism, who traveled over 250,000 miles on horseback, preaching 42,000 sermons and leading a movement that spread the gospel across England and America.
• Jonathan Edwards – America’s most prominent theologian and preacher of the First Great Awakening, known for his deep thinking and his famous sermon Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.
• George Whitefield – Evangelist with a booming voice who preached over 18,000 times to millions, igniting the Great Awakening in America and Britain.
• Francis Asbury – Circuit-riding Methodist preacher who traveled a quarter of a million miles in America, preaching over 16,000 sermons and establishing Methodism as a major force in the United States.
• Peter Cartwright – Pioneer circuit-riding preacher of the Second Great Awakening, who baptized 12,000 new believers and ministered for nearly 70 years on the American frontier.
• George Müller – Man of prayer and faith who founded orphanages in Bristol, England, caring for over 10,000 orphans and relying solely on prayer for provision.
• Charles Spurgeon – The Prince of Preachers, pastor of London’s Metropolitan Tabernacle, whose sermons reached millions and whose writings continue to inspire Christians worldwide.
• William Booth – Founder and General of The Salvation Army, who ministered to the poor and suffering in London and built a global movement of Christian charity.
• Dwight L. Moody – The greatest evangelist of the 19th century, founder of the Moody Bible Institute, whose preaching led over a million people to Christ in America and abroad.
• John Harper – Scottish Baptist pastor and passionate evangelist, remembered as the Hero of the Titanic for preaching the gospel to others in the water until his last breath.

With vocabulary help and vibrant illustrations, this volume is ideal for personal reading or as part of a homeschool Bible, history, or language arts curriculum. Each biography can be read independently, allowing families flexibility in study and discussion.

Whether your family is exploring church history or looking for examples of bold gospel witness, Famous Preachers and Evangelists will inspire your children to live courageously for Christ and carry the message of salvation to the world.

Famous Preachers and Evangelists is Book 2 in the Legends of Faith 4-book series, following the popular Early Church Fathers and paving the way for the next volumes: Missionaries for Christ and Famous Hymnwriters.