of the church in order to undertake every conceivable type of good work from feeding the hungry to immunizing populations against disease to introducing new strains of corn and cattle. These are worthy endeavors and according to Galatians 6:10 qualify as Christian undertakings. But organizations formed to accomplish them do not really qualify as missions unless upon entering needy areas they keep the church’s primary mission primary. Wherever it is possible to proclaim the gospel and form churches,
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