The Torchlighters
Heroes of the Faith
The Torchlighters
Heroes of the Faith
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Faith Heroes for Kids
Follow the adventures of the Torchlighters Heroes of the Faith and see how God works through those who dedicate their lives to serving him.
Mary Slessor
The Scottish missionary travels deep into the Nigerian jungle with medicine, education and the Gospel. Can Mary Slessor bring lasting peace to those who’ve turned to violence?
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Harriet Tubman
Young Harriet Tubman prayed ceaselessly that she and her family would be set free from the oppression of slavery. Little did she know, God would use her in mighty ways to free them.
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The Latest from the Torchlighters Blog
Torchlighters Shine On: What Mary Slessor Left in Nigeria
Mary Slessor stood out like a sore thumb during the 38 years she lived in Nigeria. With blue eyes, red hair and a Scottish accent, her presence was shocking to her fellow missionaries and the people she served in Akpap Okoyong, Nigeria. More than just her appearance,...
Mary Slessor let the Lord Lead the Way
As a starry-eyed 18- year-old, I headed off to Puerto Montt, Chile for a five-month mission trip before starting college. I was eager to share the love of Jesus with the locals and also eager to hone my Spanish language skills. I had enjoyed Spanish class since the...
Announcing the Top Torchlighter in the 2021 Torchlighter Tournament!
All of our Torchlighter heroes are amazing people of faith! Each one lived a life committed to Jesus, centered on prayer, and focused on spreading light in a dark world. This March we had fun as we placed these heroes of the faith in a friendly competition, The...
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