the apostle paul “it has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where christ is not...
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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.”