Paul and Ina Bartel loved China and loved the Chinese people. It was only natural, for their parents on both sides were also missionaries to China. Paul first met Ina at the missionary boarding school, but it would be years before they married. The lot of pioneer missionaries in early 20th-century China was grim. Ragtag bandit bands constantly clashed with undisciplined soldiers. Blood flowed. Bullets flew. But that did not deter Paul and Ina, for the situation was even worse for Chinese Christians. In many places, martyrdom was something to be expected. The lives of the Bartels can be described only partially in these pages. Marked by incredible commitment, relentless vision and godly grace, the influence of Paul and Ina Bartel continues to reach the worldwide community of their beloved Chinese.

Giants Walked Among Us: The Story of Paul and Ina Bartel (The Jaffray Collection of Missionary Portraits, 28)

Biographies & Memoirs

Bollback, Anthony G.

Leaders & Notable People

Christian Pubns

Pirates! Smugglers! Adventure! That's what Jack and Jenny Carlton, twelve-year old twins, hope to find as they go with their parents on a business trip to Hong Kong. Their new-found Chinese friends, Tim and Ruth Chen, share the twins' quest for adventure but it seems unlikely they would meet any smugglers. But God has other plans. Before long both families become involved with the capture of a smuggling operation. The excitement of an actual encounter with smugglers helps strengthen the Carlton's strong beliefs in God and His loving care in their lives. The combination of an intriguing mystery and the strong Christian life is skillfully interwoven by Anthony Bollback. He has been telling his children and grandchildren stories "with a purpose" for many years. Powerful Christian truths which change people's lives have always been communicated through stories. It is the way Jesus taught people. This book is the first of the Jack and Jenny Series which is designed to teach great spiritual truths in a simple and exciting way for children to grasp.

Smugglers in Hong Kong

Children's Books

Literature & Fiction

Finding Christ Books

An armored-car robbery? A hidden car in an old run-down building? Could they be involved in solving another crime? In this second Jack and Jenny Mystery, the Carltons head to Hong Kong on another family business trip. Memories of their involvement with smugglers during their last visit are still vivid in their minds, and Jack and Jenny are anxious for another adventure with their Chinese friends, Ruth and Tim Chen. The parents assure themselves that such an encounter was a once in a lifetime experience and not likely to happen again, but the four inquisitive children secretly hope for another adventure. Sure enough, they soon find themselves captives on the Twin Dragon at the mercy of dangerous criminals who pulled off the ingenious armored-car robbery. Anthony Bollback, with his intriguing way of telling stories with a purpose, has again skillfully interwoven the twins' exploits with the deeper thread of their strong faith in God. The excitement of the Carlton twins' close call with robbers will hold the young readers' attention while it impresses on them the importance of a belief in and close relationship with God. Recommended for Readers 8-12

Capture of the Twin Dragon

An envelope with $2000! Where did it come from? Jack and Jenny Carlton are on their way to Hong Kong again in this third Jack and Jenny Mystery. As they make plans to share Chinese New Year with their friends, Ruth and Tim Chen, Jack says, "...we don't go looking for robbers and smugglers. They are just there, and we happen to get involved. Honest, we don't even try to find them!" and the twins assure their parents this will just be a friendly visit with the Chens. Although they promise to avoid trouble, their parents know better. It seems trouble gravitates to the twins like flies to honey. That is just what happens when an accidental discovery lands them in the middle of a "Mystery of the Counterfeit Money." Anthony Bollback's talent for weaving a tale of intrigue captures young readers' imagination from the very beginning and makes this one of his most exciting mysteries. As in the first two mysteries, he skillfully includes the Carlton's strong Christian beliefs and witness for God right alongside the exciting exploits of the twins, which leads to a very important decision in this third book.

Mystery of the Counterfeit Money

The inside of the old abandoned mine was dark and dangerous. Would they be safe? Could they make it out again? How would they escape? In this fourth Jack and Jenny Mystery, the Carlton twins are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their friends, Ruth and Tim Chen from Hong Kong. During the Chen's first visit to the United States, the children share a thrilling adventure in the mountains of Colorado. Every day brings new excitement as they explore an old mining town, take horseback excursions and encounter a cantankerous old hermit who lives on the mountain with a vicious dog. The twins' natural curiosity and boldness eventually involves them in a dramatic rescue, an encounter with escaped convicts and an opportunity to share their Christian faith with a new-found friend. Anthony Bollback skillfully guides young readers through one adventure after another at a pace designed to hold their interest. Throughout the book, the Carlton's Christian faith and their unwavering trust in God plays an integral part in the story.

Rescue at Cripple Creek

The tide is coming in! How will Jack and Tim get out of the cave? In this fifth book of the Jack and Jenny Mysteries, the Carltons are back in Hong Kong visiting their friends, Tim and Ruth Chen. An afternoon of riding bikes once again turns into an adventure for the four friends. Finding a cave along the beach leads them to uncover an important archaeological discovery, a major drug-smuggling ring, and puts them all in danger. The dangers they encounter give them a wonderful opportunity to put into practice the Bible verses they have memorized. Anthony Bollback continues to thrill young readers in this next book of the Jack and Jenny Mysteries. He completely captures his readers' imaginations as they become enthralled with the Carlton's and Chen's adventures. At the same time, he weaves into the story the children's strong Christian faith and unwavering trust in God through trials and difficulties.

The Tiger Shark Strikes Again

Adventure! Intrigue! Suspense! And Biblical truth! This sixth book in The Jack and Jenny Mystery Series finds Jack and Jenny Carlton in Macau, China with their friends Tim and Ruth Chen. Three evil men are planning the theft of a sacred gold dragon from the local temple. The plan seems fullproof, but they must find a way to avoid the effects of an ancient curse on anyone who steals it. Unknowingly Jack, Jenny and their friends soon find themselves enmeshed in the mysterious disappearance of the sacred gold dragon, and that leads to a wild ferry chase between the ports of Hong Kong and Macau. The four friends rely upon God to help them out of the predicament that they find themselves in when their ferry is hijacked, and they are kidnapped. This story will strengthen faith in God for all children as they move through the exciting episodes with the four friends. This is another page-turner that will keep children on the edge of their seats until the final page.

Hijacked

This is a book born of passion; passion that Anthony Bollback has for the Chinese people. . . . This is a wonderful work that will grab your attention and capture your heart. -Dr. David F. Presher Vice President for Advancement, The Christian and Missionary Alliance Since the Communist takeover, every missionary China Hand has lived with two kinds of pain. The first, leaving a part of themselves behind in that beloved land, and second, the agony of soul in knowing of the persecuted church that must remain. Anthony Bollback, with sensitive insight and skill, has shown us another side of the story: the story of how that church has survived in triumph. The reader will be deeply moved with this account. Though by necessity fiction, it is exciting and historically factual. Read it and weep-and laugh-and rejoice. -Dr. Edwin W. Kilbourne, President at large, OMS International, A China Hand Life-changing in its challenges and adventurous in its presentation, Red Runs the River . . . masterfully reveals genuine human aspirations, concerns, and longings in the lives of Meiling and Anching, [This book] will capture your every emotion. -Dr. Mark T. O'Farrell, District Superintendent, The Christian and Missionary Alliance Readers of this book will feel the heartbeat of that great nation portrayed in real conditions and characters captured in an engrossing drama. -Dr. Wayne Frair Ph.D Former Chairman of the Biology Department, Kings College Through the horrors of war and intense and almost unbelievable persecution for their faith in Christ, the characters in this novel-all composites of people known to the author-display enduring perseverance and courage. The underlying truth of each fictional episode makes this book much more than mere fiction. It is the gripping story of real people who would not recant their faith despite the most traumatizing conditions. Truly the gates of hell could not overcome China's courageous believers of Jesus Christ.

Red Runs The River

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

WinePress Pub.

Paul and Ina Bartel loved China and loved the Chinese people. It was  only natural, for their parents on both sides were also missionaries to China. Paul  first met Ina at the missionary boarding school, but it would be years before they  married.The lot of pioneer missionaries in early 20th-century China was grim.  Ragtag bandit bands constantly clashed with undisciplined soldiers. Blood flowed.  Bullets flew. But that did not deter Paul and Ina, for the situation was even worse  for Chinese Christians. In many places, martyrdom was something to be expected. The lives of the Bartels can be described only partially in these pages.  Marked by incredible commitment, relentless vision and godly grace, the influence  of Paul and Ina Bartel continues to reach the worldwide community of their beloved  Chinese.

Giants Walked Among Us: The Story of Paul and Ina Bartel (The Jaffray Collection of Missionary Portraits)

Wingspread

To China And Back describes the multi-faceted ministry of Anthony and Evelyn Bollback which affirms that God intervenes in the everyday affairs of those who love Him and habitually seek His guidance.  Hardly yet able to communicate in Chinese, the Bollbacks were forced to flee China and to continue their missionary careers in Japan and Hong Kong. And always, there was the usual and unexpected.

To China and Back: The Story of Anthony and Evelyn Bollback (The Jaffray Collection of Missionary Portraits)

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