Stansell, Ron,

Missions by the spirit : learning from Quaker examples / [print] by Ron Stansell. - Newberg, Oregon : Barclay Press, [(c)2009. - xii, 321 pages ; 23 cm

The theology and practice of Friends is evident in the mission work of twentieth-century Friends missionaries Arthur B. Chilson, R. Esther Smith, Everett L. Cattell, and Jack Willcuts. Rather than offering comprehensive biographies of these four pioneer missionaries, Stansell focuses on the principles that make his subjects worthy models for Spirit-directed service.-- back cover.



Called to Africa/ Chilson, Arthur B. ; A great people to be gathered/ Chilson, Arthur B. ; Chilson and evangelism/ Chilson, Arthur B. ; A new people to be gathered/ Chilson, Arthur B. ; The early years/ Smith, R. Esther Turning point/ Smith, R. Esther The middle years of Plateau and advance, 1922-1935/ Smith, R. Esther The declining years/ Smith, R. Esther Childhood, education, and marriage/ Cattell, Everett L. ; The India mission/ Cattell, Everett L. ; The McGavran report, suffering, and hope/ Cattell, Everett L. ; Searching for a remedy/ Cattell, Everett L. ; A statesman to the world/ Cattell, Everett L. ; The Bolivia mission/ Willcuts, Jack L. ; The churchman at work/ Willcuts, Jack L. ; The creation of a National Church/ Willcuts, Jack L. ; Passing the mantle of leadership/ Willcuts, Jack L.

This book "captures Quaker dynamics in global outreach". The author "shows that Quakers have carried out some aspects of missions differently than other evangelicals. Consciously and unconsciously, twentieth-century friends were influenced by traditions and beliefs about the Holy Spirit, interpersonal relationships of peace and harmony, convictions that the human condition involves both physical and spiritual needs, and the belief that a passionately holy life full of integrity was required of them as missionaries. The bold witness of early Friends include biblical teaching about the equality of all human beings, the work of God in the hearts of people everywhere, loyalty to Scripture, the centrality of Christ, the possibility of culture being transformed, and the personal guidance of the Holy Spirit".



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Cattell, Everett Lewis. Christian mission.
Chilson, Arthur Benton, 1872-1939.
Smith, R. Esther 1870-1947.
Willcuts, Jack L.


Quakers--Missions.
Society of Friends--Missions.

BX7790.M577 2009 BX7790.S791.M577 2009