Lost Sheep began in 2004 with the aim of producing high quality story telling resources to equip parents, teachers, pastors and children's workers in their ministry. We regard story telling as a powerful biblical model for sharing the gospel, we take the spirituality of children seriously and think the gospel is actually fun. We aim to express the full breadth of Jesus' teaching beyond the standard fare offered to kids.

Lost Sheep books are widely used in Anglican, Catholic and Independent Christian Schools in Australia. The books are being used as readers, as a fun resource in religious education, and as the main message in assemblies and chapel services. Art teachers have found the illustrations as valuable reference materials and the books have been used to encourage children in public reading, storytelling and creative writing. It is often children who use the stories in ministry at church or in outreach.

Andrew McDonough is the writer and illustrator. Until recently he was the pastor of an inner city Baptist church working amongst the homeless, people struggling with addictions and advocating for refugees. Andrew hopes that the Lost Sheep stories will result in a generation of kids who follow Jesus by caring for the poor. He regularly tells stories and conducts workshops in schools and churches. Stewart Bogle is the organiser and leader. He has a background in primary school education and was the principal and national director of Capernwray Torchbearers Bible College in Australia. Stewart regularly preaches and teaches both in Australia and internationally. Samuel and Simon Pearce are the designers who make the Lost Sheep books look so good. Bronwyn Drew is both creative and organised. Bron keeps Lost Sheep on track.

Lost Sheep has a commitment to missions and aid agencies. We have provided books for schools, orphanages and workers in many countries including Burma, Malawi, Mozambique, China, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Russia and Fiji. We are looking at translating some of our books for use in other languages and also producing "wordless" books for use in countries where religious books are forbidden. We're still a young company but hope to provide dozens of stories that encourage children around the world to follow Jesus.