The Apostle Paul It has always been my
The Apostle Paul • “It has always been my ambition to preach the Gospel where Christ is not known. ” • Romans 15: 20
William Cameron Townsend (Tribal) • Began Wycliffe Bible Translators, the largest independent Protestant missions organization. • Began a missionary movement to present the Gospel to “unreached people”. • “The greatest missionary is the Bible in the mother tongue. It never needs a furlough, is never considered a foreigner. ”
William Carey (Hindu) • William Carey is known as “The Father of the Modern Protestant Missions Movement. • “Attempt great things for God. Expect great things from God. ”
Hudson Taylor (Unreligious – Chinese) • Began a missionary movement to reach inland with the Gospel. Began “faith missions”. • “God’s work done in God’s way will never lack God’s supply. ”
William Borden (Muslim) • Found true riches in giving to spread the Gospel worldwide. • His life inspired many to join the Student Volunteer (Missionary) Movement in the early 1900’s. • Wrote in his Bible, “No regrets. ”
Adoniram Judson (Buddhist) • Known as “The Father of American Missions”. • Went to Burma in 1812 to work with William Carey’s son, Felix. • “The prospects are as bright as the promises of God. ”
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