Timely insights from a 1893 Indian missionary conference, compiled for readers of religious history and mission work.
This volume documents discussions, papers, and reflections from the Decennial Conference, held in Bombay, and sheds light on the challenges, strategies, and hopes of Christian communities in India during that era. It surveys topics from training ministers to the religious education of children and the rights of native Christians.
The editor’s notes frame how the gathering was organized, what issues were debated, and how early church leaders and lay workers imagined a future for mission work in a diverse colonial context. Readers will encounter practical concerns, personal testimonies, and a snapshot of church life at a pivotal moment in Indian Christian history.
- Overview of conference structure, negotiations, and key debates among missionaries and native church leaders.
- Discussions on education, Sunday school work, and the training of ministers and lay teachers.
- Examinations of social rights, marriage, divorce, and the role of women in mission society.
- Notes on logistics, prayer meetings, and the broader impact of the conference on future work.
Ideal for readers of religious history, mission studies, and those interested in the early Indian church and its global connections.