Protestant Reformed Missions, The Depression Years: Mission Methods Developed (1932-1939) (4)
This historical article examines the methods and challenges of Protestant Reformed missionary work during the Great Depression era (1932-1939), focusing on domestic missions in Chicago and Los Angeles. Through primary source documentation from consistory meetings and classis records, Bruinsma illustrates how congregations advocated for dedicated missionary laborers and systematic outreach programs, revealing the practical frustrations and strategic thinking of early PRCA mission efforts.
Previous article in this series: September 15, 2017, p. 488. The consistory of South Holland Protestant Reformed Church in Illinois was frustrated. This church was working in the Roseland, Chicago area with little results. This frustration was voiced at the June 1935 meeting of Classis: our outreach lacks personal labor. Much more must be done than merely hosting lectures. For this reason, this consistory recommended to Classis calling a missionary to labor in the Roseland area. Other...
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