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Missionaries

Missionaries are people who put service over self and often travel to remote parts of the globe. Typically, they assist natives of the area with basic necessities and medical care, but their primary purpose is the promotion of their religious beliefs.

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Is the Christian and Missionary Alliance a cult?

No. Alliance churches are evangelical Christian churches holding to main doctrines of Christianity and having a particular focus on missions. The well-known preacher , AW Tozer, was from the Alliance church.

How many missions did parley p pratt go on?

Parley P. Pratt served at least 7 missions. He served in the Lamanite Mission (Native Americans), Canada, Eastern States, Southern States, England, Pacific Islands, and South America. He also presided over the Pacific Mission in California.

How did the churches and missionary socities assist the development of free villages?

Missionaries bought land if individuals people or groups could not afford to to do so and sub divided it into reasonable plots and sold them to ex-slaves on easy terms.

Who was the leading missionary to china in the late 19th century?

The leading missionary to China in the late 19th century was Hudson Taylor. He founded the China Inland Mission in 1865, which focused on reaching the interior regions of China with the Christian message. Taylor is known for his innovative approach, including adopting Chinese dress and customs to better integrate with the local culture. His efforts significantly contributed to the spread of Christianity in China during that period.

How did the people try to worship the missionaries?

As a rule, missionaries teach the worship of their god, they do not seek to be worshiped.

Why did Junipero Serra go on the Sacred Expedition?

he joined it because he wanted to make the best of his life before he passed away.

Why can't Mormon missionaries contact family during mission?

Missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) may contact friends and family by letter or e-mail once a week. They can only call home twice a year, on Mothers Day and Christmas, unless there is an emergency such as serious illness or death in the family.

Missionaries are supposed to focus all of their time and energy on preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and serving the people in the area where they are located, so contact with anyone not associated with their mission work (including friends and family back home) is limited.

When did the first missionaries came in the Philippines?

The first five missionaries in the Philippines were a group of people from the LDS church. The Latter Day Saints were followed by Baptist missionaries after World War II.

How many years did it take to build San Antonio de Padua?

The first claim was said to have been in 1771, but an actual structure wasnt built until 1775. Then a second building was built in 1779, and various other buildings were added throughout its history until 1948, when the Franciscans began reconstruction on it, finishing by 1952. So, roughly, San Antonio de Padua was under construction for 177 years.

What woman not accepted by church missionaries goes to china in the1920s?

This would (probably) be Gladys Aylward. Born in 1904 (in London) and died in 1970. She was interviewed, but turned down by China Inland Mission (now, OMF). She travelled independently to China in 1930 (not the 1920s) and served many years there until 1947.

A couple of useful/interesting resources. Book "The Small Woman" by Alan Burgess. Movie "The Inn of the Sixth Happiness". Both cover her life and ministry, particularly in China.

What was the first duty of the missionaries?

The first duty of Missionaries is to spread the Gospel or Good News in order to bring people to salvation

Matthew 2818 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, "All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy [Spirit]:

20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

John 20King James Version (KJV)

30 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:

31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

2 Timothy 3:16-17New King James Version (NKJV)

16All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteou sness, 17that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

The Bible is God's 'instruction manual' for all mankind telling us of our shortcomings and need for Salvation

Who would want to do the missionary position and why?

Why not do the missionary position? It's a position just like all the others. Human beings are the only land mammals to have sex in this position, which is one more thing that separates us from the rest of the animals. While in the missionary position, both partners are facing each other which facilitates kissing and breast stimulation and allows both people to see each others facial expressions. I think those are all pretty good reasons.

How do you become a true missionary in the local church?

Being a missionary which is always true, is something that is a responsibility to all Christians. A missionary is simply someone who tells or shares their faith with someone else or helps someone less fortunate then they are. This is a thing that anyone should do no matter where they do it whether it be in the local town, the whole nation, or a far away country, they should all be doing it for the glory of God.

What food did they make at san gabriel mission?

They ate cattle,corn, and berries....... i think..

What has been the lasting effect of religious missionaries in Africa?

There has been a decline in economic productivity in countries affected by AIDS.

What is a protestant medical missionary?

Is a job to help heal people. Like what Dr barnado wanted to be.