John and isobel kuhn biography pdf

Reaching Minorities -

Preparation:

Before John Kuhn and Isobel met at Moody Bible Institute in 1924, each had received the Lord’s call to the China Inland Mission. Isobel heard the Lord’s call to work specifically with the Lisu people in Yunnan after meeting J.O. Fraser, who pioneered work among the Lisu and later became the CIM director for Yunnan. The Kuhns differed in background and temperament. American-born John, from German stock, was steady and methodical. Canadian-born Belle had Irish blood and was given to heights and depths of emotion. In 1926 John finished Moody and left for China. Belle finished the following year, but due to anti-western riots, she did not reach China until 1928.

Vocational Ministry

The newly-married Kuhns were assigned to Yunnan, but to Belle’s amazement, Fraser’s concern for her health kept them from the remote Lisu regions. In 1934 he did approve a short trip to the Black Lisu, and needs of the church convinced him to extend the Kuhns’ time un Isobel kuhn.