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The Self-Supporting Missionary Convention

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 10, 1911

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 88, No. 32.

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The Self-Supporting Missionary Convention

By Edward Alexander Sutherland

THE regular annual self-supporting missionary convention will be held at the Nashville Agricultural and Normal Institute, Madison, Tenn., from August 25 to August 29. In the past this meeting has been attended by a large number of persons who are doing self-supporting missionary work. The purpose in coming together is to study the principles upon which self-supporting missionary work that God can prosper should rest. Much time will be given to the study of methods that are to be employed by those who are carrying forward this kind of work on right principles.
The benefit derived from the exchange of ideas and experiences will strengthen and encourage all who attend. The value of the inspiration and enthusiasm caught in such a meeting can not be estimated. We have reached a place in the message that compels this kind of work. Many are being moved upon by the Spirit of the Lord to enter active service in the Lord's cause on a self-supporting basis. When Satan sees that he can not prevent individuals from entering this kind of work, he then tries to have them do foolish and unwise things in order that he may bring a reproach upon the genuine self-supporting missionary work. Those who are honestly interested in self-supporting missionary work that will be a blessing to the Lord's cause will be interested in the convention.
Drs. David and Mary Paulson, of Hinsdale (Ill.) Sanitarium, with some of their city mission workers, will take an active part in the convention. A number of teachers who are conducting self-supporting schools will be present. There will also be present those who are engaged in medical missionary, canvassing, and other lines of work. A number of our leading brethren who are engaged in the regular conference work are deeply interested in this movement, and will be present to help make the convention a benefit to all in attendance.
Those who desire to attend this convention should correspond with the writer. It will be necessary for visitors to bring bedding.
E. A. SUTHERLAND.