Bruce Christensen

Bruce Christensen, a missionary, shares his early life as a preacher's kid, his family's journey to China, their missionary work, challenges, and experiences during the war, and his father's involvement in interpreting Russian maps of Mongolia during the war.
Main Topics
Early Life and Missionary Journey
Bruce Christensen was born in Minnesota and grew up as a preacher's kid. [00:08]
At the age of two, he began talking about doing missionary work overseas. [00:28]
His family embarked on a journey from Minnesota to China, stopping at various places like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Hawaii, Japan, and Shanghai before settling in Mongolia. [01:01]
Missionary Work and Challenges
The family was involved in missionary work in Mongolia, facing challenges such as health issues, bandits, and pressures from Japan. [05:07]
Dr. Colston, a doctor working with the family, faced challenges treating patients and eventually succumbed to diphtheria. [06:01]
The family also faced challenges due to the war, including a bomb dropped on their house and the Japanese occupation. [23:33]
War Experiences and Involvement
The family experienced the impact of the war, including the Japanese occupation and the bombing of their house. [23:33]
Bruce's father was involved in interpreting Russian maps of Mongolia during the war. [54:54]
Father's Involvement in Interpreting Russian Maps
Bruce's father was given the job of interpreting Russian maps of Mongolia and write materials for the local Mongolian Syndicate during the war. [55:07]