Byang Kato
(Christian Biographies for Young Readers Series)
Byang Kato grew up in Nigeria in a family devoted to juju, a religion of magic and superstition. Although from a young age he planned to become a juju priest, his encounter with missionaries and the gospel changed that. In this book, Simonetta Carr tells how the young, eager Byang devoted himself to learning about Jesus and sharing Him with others. Read about how God used him to pastor churches, train people in Bible schools, and encourage people far and wide with his writings. Through Byang Kato’s leadership, many people in Africa and on other continents have learned to find their true identity in Christ.
- Opening Credits
- Introduciton
- Chapter 1: Entering the Boat of Salvation
- Chapter 2: More Than a Shirt
- Chapter 3: Student and Leader
- Chapter 4: For the African Church
- Chapter 5: Leaving a Powerful Message
- Time Line of Kato's Life
- Did You Know?
- From the Pen of Byang Kato
- Closing Credits
Simonetta Carr
Award-winning author Simonetta Carr, originally from Italy, has had the privilege of experiencing various cultures throughout her life. Initially, she pursued a career as an elementary school teacher before transitioning into the cherished role of homeschooling mother to her children.
Alongside her teaching responsibilities, Carr has utilized her writing talents to contribute to numerous newspapers and magazines on a global scale, as well as translating the works of several esteemed Christian authors into the beautiful Italian language. She also imparts her linguistic expertise by teaching Italian as a second language.
Carr currently resides in the vibrant city of San Diego alongside her loving husband, Thomas, and three of their children.
With an extensive repertoire of accomplishments, including several award-winning church history biographies, Simonetta Carr's dedication to writing, translating, and educating has left an indelible mark on her literary journey.