Becoming Quote by Francis Xavier
“Many, many people hereabouts are not becoming Christians for one reason only: there is nobody to make them Christians.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Correspondence to missionaries, 16th century, India
Conversion requires active evangelism; without outreach, people remain unreached.
In simple terms: People need guidance to become Christians.
Engage actively in sharing faith.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- church planting
- community service
- interfaith dialogue
- media evangelism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can evangelism respect cultural differences?
- What modern tools aid missionary work?
May conflict with secular societies and religious freedom.