One Who Plants

In the early 300's, a Christian hermit came up with a revolutionary idea. One that would change the church forever as he gives birth to a new way to live together as people of Christ. This is the story of Pachomius.

On Christmas Eve in 1818, a young priest scrambles to put together a new piece of music for that evening's service. The end result gives us one of the greatest songs ever written. This is the story of Joseph Mohr.

To boldly go where no one had gone before. To journey into unknown regions of Africa in order to bring them Christ. In doing so, he becomes one of the most famous explorers of his age and opens up Africa in a way never done before. That was the passion of David Livingstone, and this is his story.

A French peasant encounters mysterious new knowledge through which he gains access to the heights of power in medieval Europe. Sounds like a movie plot, but it was the life of a real person. An innovator and scholar who impressed kings and emperors alike. Yet, the legends that emerge paint him as a practitioner of the dark arts in league with the Devil. Who was this man really? This is the story of Gerbert of Aurillac.

Charlamagne was one of the most important kings in all of history as he ruled over a vast and powerful empire. Yet, one of the most important achievements to come from that time was not from Charlamagne but a educator and scholar. A man whose impact was so large that it is still felt today. This is is the story of Alcuin of York.

A Roman soldier defies his emperor to leave the military and become a soldier for Christ. Through his devout faith and endless service to the church he establishes multiple Christian communities and becomes one of the best known figures in all Christendom. Along the way he performs some pretty amazing miracles as well. This is the story of Martin of Tours.

Amid the Middle Ages, a man's search for spiritual meaning drives him to a life of poverty and service. Soon others join him and a movement begins. In the face of opposition from the Pope and Catholic authorities, they refuse to back down. Hundreds of years before the Reformation began, they formed a new church built on the authority of scripture alone. This is the story of Peter Waldo and the Waldensians.

In the early days of Christianity a Roman soldier is martyred for his faith. Years later legends begin to emerge about this man and his life. Legends which include a dragon! This is the story of St. George

In the 14th century a young woman rises from poverty and obscurity to become one of the most important voices in Christianity. Through her acts of service and amazing visions of Christ she becomes respected many of the leading powers of her day, including the Pope himself. This is the story of Catherine of Siena.

In a time when interior China was closed off to foreigners, this man learned and embraced their language and beliefs in an effort to bring Christ. His efforts were rewarded as he was welcomed in by the Chinese people taking the Christian message to places it had never been before. This is the story of Matteo Ricci.