Biographies Quote by J. Edwin Orr
“The Revival of 1859 helped to lay the foundations of the modern international and interdenominational missionary structureEvery revival of religion in the homelands is felt within a decade in the foreign mission-fields, and the records of missionary enterprises and the pages of missionary biography following I860 are full of clearest evidence of the stimulating effect of the Revival throughout the world.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Missionary Movement, 1962
Revival movements spark rapid growth in missionary work, influencing global religious structures within a decade.
In simple terms: Revival fuels fast missionary expansion.
Key Takeaway
Support revivals to boost mission impact.
Themes
religion
missionary work
revival
global outreach
historical impact
Mood
analytical
hopeful
Type
historical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church planting
- cross‑cultural missions
- historical research
Key Concepts
spiritual renewal
cultural exchange
institution building
Questions to Reflect On
- What modern revivals shape global missions?
- How can missions adapt post‑revival?
A Different Perspective
Revival effects can be uneven across regions.
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