The World Service of the Methodist Episcopal Church

The World Service of the Methodist Episcopal Church is a book written by Ralph E. Diffendorfer that explores the global outreach efforts of the Methodist Episcopal Church during the early 20th century. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the church's mission work in various parts of the world, including Africa, Asia, and Latin America. It also delves into the challenges and obstacles faced by the church in its efforts to spread the gospel and establish a presence in different regions. Through detailed accounts and historical analysis, the book sheds light on the impact of the Methodist Episcopal Church's global outreach efforts and its contributions to the development of Christianity worldwide. Overall, The World Service of the Methodist Episcopal Church is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian missions and the role of religion in shaping global society.1923. An encyclopedic account of the work of a denomination throughout the world, presented region by region. Diffendorfer was assisted by Paul Hutchinson, Foreign Section and William F. McDermott, American Section.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Ralph Eugene Diffendorfer (1879 1951) was an American clergyman. He completed his education at Ohio Wesleyan University, Drew Theological Seminary, and Union Theological Seminary. His professional curriculum vitae is vast but broadly it includes; Secretary of the Missionary Education Movement in the United States and Canada, Associate Secretary of the Centenary Commission of the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension, Director of the Home Missions Survey of the Inter-Church World Movement and Secretary of the Department of Education of the Committee on Conservation and Advance of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Chicago.