By Life or by Death
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By Life or by Death

The Life and Legacy of John and Betty Stam

  1. 192 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

By Life or by Death

The Life and Legacy of John and Betty Stam

About this book

One of the most incredible missionary stories of the 20th century.

As a young boy Andrew Montonera stumbled upon a cabinet of books in his grandparents' house. He was captivated by what he discovered—the library of his distant relatives, John and Betty. By Life or by Death shares the story of these two remarkable people—inspirations of contagious joy and kingdom-focused lives.

John Cornelius Stam and Elisabeth Alden "Betty" Scott met at Moody Bible Institute in fall 1929. A few years later, their paths crossed again—this time in China. The two were united in marriage and in their love for the Chinese people.

Using family scrapbooks and unpublished sources, Montonera takes a fresh look at a famous story—how two missionaries and their baby were kidnapped by Chinese soldiers and ransomed. Montonera recounts the courage and martyrdom of the Stams, as well as the succeeding miraculous tale that captured the world’s attention.

The Stams' lives were cut short, but their faithfulness continues to impact Christianity in China today. By Life or by Death looks at the legacy of the Stams, including new testimonies of those shaped by their commitment to the gospel.

Shortly before his death, John Stam mailed a letter to the mission authorities. He wrote, May God be glorified whether by life or by death (Philippians 1:20).

Discover how that prayer was answered both in the deaths and lives of John and Betty Stam.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Foreword by James Hudson Taylor IV
  6. Preface
  7. Prologue: At Any Cost
  8. 1. A Heritage from Holland
  9. 2. Humble Beginnings
  10. 3. Growing Up Overseas
  11. 4. A Life Further Surrendered
  12. 5. Together at Moody
  13. 6. Pressing Onward
  14. 7. Journey to China
  15. 8. Consecrated Couple
  16. 9. Serving as One
  17. 10. Helen Priscilla
  18. 11. By Life or by Death
  19. 12. The Miraculous Rescue
  20. 13. Global Impact
  21. 14. Legacy
  22. Epilogue: A Note from the Author
  23. Photos
  24. Map of China
  25. Appendix: John and Betty Stam Family
  26. Acknowledgments
  27. Photo Credits
  28. Notes
  29. Subject Index