Women Worth Knowing

How could the short life of one woman have such a sweeping impact on an entire nation? The life of Svea Flood is a remarkable story. In 1923, Svea Flood and her new husband, David, and their young son left their home in Sweden and went to the Belgian Congo (currently Zaire). They were accompanied by another couple from Sweden. After arriving at the mission station and seeking the Lord's guidance, the two couples were led to settle in a remote village. However, the village chief sent them away. They reluctantly built mud huts a half a mile from the village and prayed for a breakthrough. After two years of sickness and continual difficulties, they saw no fruit from their labors. Then Svea gave birth to a baby girl and everything changed. Decades later, Svea's daughter learned of how God had planted seeds in that village, and the harvest was abundant.

Mary Ann Aldersey was a petite woman born into an affluent London family in 1797. She was the youngest of 4 children. From an early age, she was determined to help the plight of uneducated Chinese women. She studied Chinese and looked for any opportunity to go to China. After prolonged delays, Mary Ann Aldersey was finally able to enter Ningpo, China, becoming the first female missionary to China. Mary Ann dealt with delays, setbacks, opposition, frustration, and persecution. Mary Ann Aldersey opened the first school for Chinese girls in Ningpo. She also made a Chinese embossed copy of the Gospel of Luke for the blind. Her story is not only remarkable because of all she overcame, but also because of her own failures, imperfections, and authenticity. The Witch of Ningpo by J. Reason (Edinburgh House Press)

Mary Ann Aldersey was a petite woman born into an affluent London family in 1797. She was the youngest of 4 children. From an early age, she was determined to help the plight of uneducated Chinese women. She studied Chinese and looked for any opportunity to go to China. After prolonged delays, Mary Ann Aldersey was finally able to enter Ningpo, China, becoming the first female missionary to China. Mary Ann dealt with delays, setbacks, opposition, frustration, and persecution. Mary Ann Aldersey opened the first school for Chinese girls in Ningpo. She also made a Chinese embossed copy of the Gospel of Luke for the blind. Her story is not only remarkable because of all she overcame, but also because of her own failures, imperfections, and authenticity. The Witch of Ningpo by J. Reason (Edinburgh House Press)

In the next two episodes, Robin introduces us to a lovely woman who is the Development Director for Tirzah International. Tirzah is a faith-based, global, non-profit ministry that provides opportunities for marginalized women through small business training, leadership development, and local sustainability initiatives. Dianne shared with us how this work is being carried out in difficult places in the world. Several years ago, Dianne founded another company called Travel on Purpose, where she provides unique travel experiences that combine cultural immersion, community-based tourism, and the opportunity to see how God is at work in fascinating global locations.Dianne shared about her journey with the Lord and how, as a homeschooling mom, wife and women's ministry leader, she began serving with these two influential ministries. Dianne and her husband have two sons and live in San Diego. They have traveled to more than fifty countries with the goal of integrating education and philanthropy. Their experiences are recorded on an award-winning blog called OurEDventures. https://tirzah.org https://www.travelonpurpose.com

In the next two episodes, Robin introduces us to a lovely woman who is the Development Director for Tirzah International. Tirzah is a faith-based, global, non-profit ministry that provides opportunities for marginalized women through small business training, leadership development, and local sustainability initiatives. Dianne shared with us how this work is being carried out in difficult places in the world. Several years ago, Dianne founded another company called Travel on Purpose, where she provides unique travel experiences that combine cultural immersion, community-based tourism, and the opportunity to see how God is at work in fascinating global locations.Dianne shared about her journey with the Lord and how, as a homeschooling mom, wife and women's ministry leader, she began serving with these two influential ministries. Dianne and her husband have two sons and live in San Diego. They have traveled to more than fifty countries with the goal of integrating education and philanthropy. Their experiences are recorded on an award-winning blog called OurEDventures. https://tirzah.org https://www.travelonpurpose.com

In the next two episodes, Robin introduces us to a lovely woman who is the Development Director for Tirzah International. Tirzah is a faith-based, global, non-profit ministry that provides opportunities for marginalized women through small business training, leadership development, and local sustainability initiatives. Dianne shared with us how this work is being carried out in difficult places in the world. Several years ago, Dianne founded another company called Travel on Purpose, where she provides unique travel experiences that combine cultural immersion, community-based tourism, and the opportunity to see how God is at work in fascinating global locations.Dianne shared about her journey with the Lord and how, as a homeschooling mom, wife and women's ministry leader, she began serving with these two influential ministries. Dianne and her husband have two sons and live in San Diego. They have traveled to more than fifty countries with the goal of integrating education and philanthropy. Their experiences are recorded on an award-winning blog called OurEDventures. https://tirzah.org https://www.travelonpurpose.com

Megan grew up in Denver, Colorado. She still carries an affection for everything outdoors from the years she spent growing up there. As a young girl, she was influenced by the godly example of the youth leaders at her church and challenged to consider serving the Lord in another country. This challenge quickly turned into a burning desire, which became the beginning of an adventure that would take Megan all over the world, introduce her to the man who would become her husband, and place them in Ethiopia where they served at an orphanage. Megan’s story is filled with the unexpected twists and turns of a life dedicated to serving Jesus wherever He leads. https://missions.cccm.com https://cccm.com/engage/view/missions/ https://www.esmafrica.org/ministries/childrens-homes/

Megan grew up in Denver, Colorado. She still carries an affection for everything outdoors from the years she spent growing up there. As a young girl, she was influenced by the godly example of the youth leaders at her church and challenged to consider serving the Lord in another country. This challenge quickly turned into a burning desire, which became the beginning of an adventure that would take Megan all over the world, introduce her to the man who would become her husband, and place them in Ethiopia where they served at an orphanage. Megan’s story is filled with the unexpected twists and turns of a life dedicated to serving Jesus wherever He leads. https://missions.cccm.com https://cccm.com/engage/view/missions/ https://www.esmafrica.org/ministries/childrens-homes/

Megan grew up in Denver, Colorado. She still carries an affection for everything outdoors from the years she spent growing up there. As a young girl, she was influenced by the godly example of the youth leaders at her church and challenged to consider serving the Lord in another country. This challenge quickly turned into a burning desire, which became the beginning of an adventure that would take Megan all over the world, introduce her to the man who would become her husband, and place them in Ethiopia where they served at an orphanage. Megan’s story is filled with the unexpected twists and turns of a life dedicated to serving Jesus wherever He leads. https://missions.cccm.com https://cccm.com/engage/view/missions/ https://www.esmafrica.org/ministries/childrens-homes/

Betsey was born into slavery around fifteen years after the Revolutionary War ended. It’s believed that her father was a slave owner. She was given to a couple who settled in Princeton, New Jersey. Undaunted by her circumstances, Betsey taught herself to read and, as a teenager, made a lasting commitment to Christ and was baptized. In her early twenties, she became the first single woman to be sent as a missionary to the Hawaiian Islands. She was also the first former slave of mixed blood to start a school. She is credited for the education of 8,000 Hawaiian commoners during her few years on Maui. When she returned to the U.S. via London, she became the most globally traveled black woman at that time. During the remainder of her life, she had a profound impact in furthering the education and spiritual condition of the black community in Princeton, New Jersey. The Education of Betsey Stockton: An Odyssey of Slavery and FreedomShe Calls Herself Betsey Stockton: The Illustrated Odyssey of a Princeton SlaveThe Honolulu Star Advertiser Hawai’i Once Had a Negro MissionaryProfiles of African-American MissionariesMissionaries You Should KnowAfrican-American Religion, A Historical Interpretation with Representative Documents, Betsey Stockton’s Journal

Betsey was born into slavery around fifteen years after the Revolutionary War ended. It’s believed that her father was a slave owner. She was given to a couple who settled in Princeton, New Jersey. Undaunted by her circumstances, Betsey taught herself to read and, as a teenager, made a lasting commitment to Christ and was baptized. In her early twenties, she became the first single woman to be sent as a missionary to the Hawaiian Islands. She was also the first former slave of mixed blood to start a school. She is credited for the education of 8,000 Hawaiian commoners during her few years on Maui. When she returned to the U.S. via London, she became the most globally traveled black woman at that time. During the remainder of her life, she had a profound impact in furthering the education and spiritual condition of the black community in Princeton, New Jersey. The Education of Betsey Stockton: An Odyssey of Slavery and FreedomShe Calls Herself Betsey Stockton: The Illustrated Odyssey of a Princeton SlaveThe Honolulu Star Advertiser Hawai’i Once Had a Negro MissionaryProfiles of African-American MissionariesMissionaries You Should KnowAfrican-American Religion, A Historical Interpretation with Representative Documents, Betsey Stockton’s Journal

Clara was born into slavery in the year 1800. She was not freed until she was fifty-nine years old. Undaunted by the pain, difficulties, and hardships of life, Clara determined to put Jesus first in all she did. Her story becomes exceptional and inspiring as we follow her life from slavery, through setbacks and sorrow, in hard work and trying times, all the way to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Clara Brown: The Rags to Riches Story of a Freed Slave of Central City, Colorado, by Julie McDonal

Clara was born into slavery in the year 1800. She was not freed until she was fifty-nine years old. Undaunted by the pain, difficulties, and hardships of life, Clara determined to put Jesus first in all she did. Her story becomes exceptional and inspiring as we follow her life from slavery, through setbacks and sorrow, in hard work and trying times, all the way to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Clara Brown: The Rags to Riches Story of a Freed Slave of Central City, Colorado, by Julie McDonal

Aileen Alegre is an engaging young woman who presently works in the mountains of Peru rescuing and helping children who have been the victims of neglect, abandonment, and abuse (both physical and sexual). On this program Aileen shares her testimony of growing up as a young Peruvian girl in Florida. She tells us how she came to know Jesus, serve Jesus, and learn to obey His voice. Prepare to laugh and be delighted as Aileen shares the wonderful ways God has moved and worked in her life. https://therefugeofhope.com

Aileen Alegre is an engaging young woman who presently works in the mountains of Peru rescuing and helping children who have been the victims of neglect, abandonment, and abuse (both physical and sexual). On this program Aileen shares her testimony of growing up as a young Peruvian girl in Florida. She tells us how she came to know Jesus, serve Jesus, and learn to obey His voice. Prepare to laugh and be delighted as Aileen shares the wonderful ways God has moved and worked in her life. https://therefugeofhope.com

Aileen Alegre is an engaging young woman who presently works in the mountains of Peru rescuing and helping children who have been the victims of neglect, abandonment, and abuse (both physical and sexual). On this program Aileen shares her testimony of growing up as a young Peruvian girl in Florida. She tells us how she came to know Jesus, serve Jesus, and learn to obey His voice. Prepare to laugh and be delighted as Aileen shares the wonderful ways God has moved and worked in her life. https://therefugeofhope.com

Gloria Chapman knows what it's like to have her whole world collapse on a global scale. On December 8, 1980, the world was shocked by the news that former Beatle, John Lennon, had been shot and killed. The man who pleaded guilty to the murder was Gloria's husband, Mark David Chapman. Gloria and Mark had only been married eighteen months prior to this horrible crime. Remarkably, they have remained married during Mark's forty-four years of imprisonment. Gloria's statement, “I might be the only person in the world who will ever love this man,” might seem true. But what is obviously true is that God's love for both Gloria and Mark is lasting and real, and radiates through their story. Listen to this three-episode series of how Hawaii-born Gloria Chapman came to Christ, how God enabled her to remain true to her vows, and learn about the amazing work of All About Jesus Ministries (AAJM). https://prisonministry.net/aajm

Gloria Chapman knows what it's like to have her whole world collapse on a global scale. On December 8, 1980, the world was shocked by the news that former Beatle, John Lennon, had been shot and killed. The man who pleaded guilty to the murder was Gloria's husband, Mark David Chapman. Gloria and Mark had only been married eighteen months prior to this horrible crime. Remarkably, they have remained married during Mark's forty-four years of imprisonment. Gloria's statement, “I might be the only person in the world who will ever love this man,” might seem true. But what is obviously true is that God's love for both Gloria and Mark is lasting and real, and radiates through their story. Listen to this three-episode series of how Hawaii-born Gloria Chapman came to Christ, how God enabled her to remain true to her vows, and learn about the amazing work of All About Jesus Ministries (AAJM). https://prisonministry.net/aajm

Gloria Chapman knows what it's like to have her whole world collapse on a global scale. On December 8, 1980, the world was shocked by the news that former Beatle, John Lennon, had been shot and killed. The man who pleaded guilty to the murder was Gloria's husband, Mark David Chapman. Gloria and Mark had only been married eighteen months prior to this horrible crime. Remarkably, they have remained married during Mark's forty-four years of imprisonment. Gloria's statement, “I might be the only person in the world who will ever love this man,” might seem true. But what is obviously true is that God's love for both Gloria and Mark is lasting and real, and radiates through their story. Listen to this three-episode series of how Hawaii-born Gloria Chapman came to Christ, how God enabled her to remain true to her vows, and learn about the amazing work of All About Jesus Ministries (AAJM). https://prisonministry.net/aajm

Born to migrant workers, Rose grew up feeling out of place in American culture and yet not fully comfortable in Mexican culture. By the time Rose went to high school, the discomfort drew her to a search for truth, which she heard and received at a Billy Graham Crusade. After high school, Rose married her boss and moved to San Diego county where she volunteered and served at her church. She taught school for several years before she and her husband felt called to the mission field. They eventually moved to serve at a Christian Bible college in Vajta, Hungary. From the outpost there, she and her husband went on many outreaches all over Europe and Africa. Currently, Rose and her husband live in Japan, where she is a teacher at the American base. Both she and her husband are also very involved with the chaplaincy on the base in Tokyo.