Faith mission is a term used most frequently among evangelical Christians to refer to a missionary organization with an approach to evangelism that encourages its missionaries to "trust in God to provide the necessary resources".[1] These missionaries are said to "live by faith." Most faith missionaries are not financially supported by denominations.

Faith missionaries

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Early advocates of faith missions included many Plymouth Brethren missionaries such as:

Other early leaders included:

Modern examples include:

Faith mission organizations

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Criticisms

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According to American professor David P. King, organizations adhering to this concept were more likely to hire missionaries without theological training. [5]

In the 21st century, new graduates of American evangelical colleges or seminaries have questioned the concept of faith mission, due to the demands of mission organizations that refuse to hire those with a high level of student debt. [6]

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Tucker (1983), 335
  2. ^ "Hudson Taylor Man of Prayer – Missionary Biographies – Worldwide Missions". www.wholesomewords.org. Retrieved 2019-11-16.
  3. ^ Dann, R.B.Father of Faith Missions: The Life and Times of Anthony Norris Groves (1795–1853), Authentic Media 2004, ISBN 1-884543-90-1
  4. ^ Tucker (1983), 194
  5. ^ David P. King, God's Internationalists: World Vision and the Age of Evangelical Humanitarianism, University of Pennsylvania Press, USA, 2019, p. 61
  6. ^ Liam Adams, Called to Missions. Held Back by Student Loans., christianitytoday.com, USA, April 20, 2020