40. William Carey and the Modern Missionary Movement

The early nineteenth century was important for many reasons in Christian history, but one of the most dramatic involved the sweeping missionary effort that was determined to bring the gospel to the world. The man ordinarily viewed as the 'father' of the movement, William Carey, started out as a cobbler, but before his life was over, he was widely recognized as a person of astonishing genius, energy, and faith. This lecture outlines the major events and themes of his remarkable career.