He was the model of sacrifice and she was the model of forgiveness. Together, they reminded the Church that while the cost of discipleship is great . . . the reward is far greater. Jim and Elizabeth Elliott were 20th century Protestant Christian missionaries who are known for their work among the Huaorani people of Ecuador. Jim was born in Oregon in 1927 and Elizabeth was born in China in 1934, and they both grew up in devout Christian households. After their conversion experiences, they felt called to serve as missionaries and spent much of their lives working to spread the Gospel in Ecuador. Jim and Elizabeth were married in 1953 and together they served as missionaries in Ecuador for several years. They faced numerous challenges and setbacks during their time in Ecuador, but remained dedicated to their work and deeply loved by those they served. They established a mission called Operation Auca, which focused on sharing the Gospel with the Huaorani people, who were known for their violent and hostile attitudes towards outsiders. Despite facing resistance and persecution, Jim and Elizabeth remained committed to their mission and worked tirelessly to share the love of Jesus with the Huaorani people. They were instrumental in establishing a school and a medical clinic in the region, and they spent much of their time caring for the poor and sick. Tragically, Jim Elliott was martyred in 1956 while attempting to share the Gospel with the Huaorani people. Despite this loss, Elizabeth continued her missionary work and remained committed to sharing the love of Jesus with the Huaorani people. She eventually married another missionary, Lars Gren, and together they continued the work of Operation Auca. Throughout their lives, Jim and Elizabeth Elliott remained deeply committed to their faith and their calling to serve others. Their legacy lives on through the many lives they touched and the ongoing work of missionaries in Ecuador and around the world. They are remembered as courageous and selfless missionaries who dedicated their lives to spreading the Gospel and serving others.
Jim and Elisabeth Elliott
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