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Restoring the 'Pure Gospel' to Europe: Mission Efforts of Churches of Christ in Europe Following World War II

R. Allen Diles

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Missio Dei

Publication Date

2023

Issue

14

Abstract

Many religious bodies anticipated that the end of World War II would present unprecedented missions opportunities. Leaders in Churches of Christ also recognized the opportunity for mission work in the war-ravaged nations of Europe, and this brought about a dramatic and exciting shift in their missions efforts. This article highlights some of the initial church planting efforts in Europe undertaken by missionaries from Churches of Christ during the postwar period and then focuses on the missionaries’ expectations and attitudes, the motivations that propelled their work, and the preparation, strategy, and methods employed by these missionaries.

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