Born in poverty in the 1820s, he became a pioneer missionary among the cannibal tribes of the New Hebrides (now Vanuatu). From personal tragedy, and in the face of great opposition, he saw incredible results in his work.

Such was his influence that he was invited to the White House by the American President of the day.

John Gibson Paton

Scottish Hero Presentation

SUITABILITY : P5 - P7

John Gibson PatonchallengeEdu2017-04-19T09:52:11+00:00

Key Lessons

Value of education
How Christians can trust in God

Informative Points

Vanuatu – culture, language, geography
Life in Scotland in 19th Century
Importance of language