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If the question is "Who is the Father of the Modern Missionary Movement?", then the answer is William Carey. He left Great Britain around 1792 and served in British and Danish India (Calcutta and Serampore) for approximately 40 years. The first person in the Christian church that took on the role of a cross-cultural missionary was the Deacon Philip. You can read about him in Acts.
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Who was the father of American missions?
Adoniram Judson has been called the Father of American Missions. He was the first recorded American to go to another nation to preach the gospel message to those who had not heard. This occurred in 1812.
What did Father Serra do?
Father Serra's real name is Miguel Jose Serra. He was born at Petra on the Island of Mallorca, Spain. At the age of 16 he entered the service of the Catholic Church. Father Serra entered a Franciscan monastery at age 17 and became a Franciscan friar seven years later, in 1737. Father Serra was founder of the first nine missions. Father Serra volunteered to serve the Franciscan missions in the new world. Father Serra died at the Mission San Carlos Borromeo.
Why did the Spanish build missions in Texas?
In an attempt to convert the Native Americans to their state religion, Roman Catholicism.
Who was the Father of Western African missions?
Lott Carey was the first black American missionary to Africa and helped founded the African country Liberia. Carey was born into slavery, but was later freed and became a minister and a doctor.
The mid-Atlantic colony of Pennsylvania was founded by William penn primarily because of his?
William Penn had converted to the Quaker faith. The group was persecuted and the English king owed Penn for the money Penn's father lent to monarchy. Penn took his repayment in land to created a Quaker-safe colony.
Father of faith missions of china?
According to this site, the "Father of Faith Missions" in China was Hudson Taylor. http://www.gospelpublishingmission.org/books/flgc.php
Is Hudson Taylor the father of modern missions?
Generally, it is said that William Carey (1761-1834), a Baptist missionary to India, is the "Father of Modern Protestant Missions." There are reasons why many people give him this title, it is still a matter of preference. Hudson Taylor was certainly a visionary and innovator. If one wanted to give him a title, one might choose "Father of the Inland Missions Movement" or the "Father of Faith-based Missions."
Why was father serra called the father of the missions?
He created the missions in Califorina
Did Father Junipero Serra win any awards?
Yes Junipero serra won few awards for his help and missions for the catholic faith.
What did the fathers do at the missions?
they taught the Catholic faith
Who is the father of the California missions?
Blessed Junipero Serra is the father of California missions.
How much missions did father serra build?
father serra built i think 9 missions.
How many many missions did Father Serra find?
9 missions!
Why was William Carey considered a father of modern missions?
he did the most missions
What started the missions?
father juipero serria started the California missions
Who were father serra and father lasuen?
founders of the California missions
Why is father Serra father of the missions?
i guess because he found them
