Life as a Missionary Kid: Unmasking White Evangelical Beliefs, Myths, and Experiences

By Evelyn Hart

Book Description

What really happens behind the perfect image of missionary life?
For decades, white evangelical missions have presented themselves as models of faith, sacrifice, and global outreach. But behind the polished newsletters, smiling family photos, and glowing testimonies lies a more complex reality-one lived by the children who grew up on the mission field.

The Missionary Kids: Unmasking the Myths of White Evangelicalism pulls back the curtain on the hidden world of missionary families, revealing the emotional, cultural, and spiritual challenges often ignored in public narratives. Through honest storytelling and deep reflection, this book explores what it means to grow up between cultures, manage impossible expectations, and form an identity under the weight of religious performance.

From childhood pressures to adult transitions, this book uncovers: The myth of the "perfect missionary family"The emotional cost of constant mobility and cultural adaptationThe tension between public image and private realityThe lasting impact on faith, identity, and relationshipsHow missionary kids navigate adulthood beyond the mission field

Insightful, compassionate, and boldly truthful, this book gives voice to a generation raised in the shadows of white evangelical missions. Whether you are a missionary kid, a parent, a church member, or a reader seeking to understand the deeper layers of evangelical culture, this book invites you to see beyond the myths and embrace the complexity of real human stories.

A powerful, eye-opening exploration of faith, identity, and the untold experiences of missionary children.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G34YTCYB
• ISBN13: 9798275327144
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"