One Who Plants

Pachomius

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.

Joseph Mohr

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.

David Livingstone

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.

Gerbert of Aurillac

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.

Alcuin of York

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.