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Lesson Overview

William Carey - Father of Modern Missions

Learn about William Carey, the humble shoemaker who became the pioneer of the modern Protestant missionary movement.

Key Topics

• • Carey's early life and conversion

• • "An Enquiry" - the missionary manifesto

• • The Baptist Missionary Society

• • Mission work in Serampore, India

• • Bible translation achievements

His Motto

"Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God." This became the rallying cry for generations of missionaries.