Preparing for Service

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Mar 30, 1911

Preparing for Service

In this age of activity, there should be no excuse for any one saying, “There is nothing I can do.” The world calls for workers, and men of the world are not slow to answer. It is only the mentally or physically incompetent who find no place. In the work of the church, an equal amount of activity should be found. There are various campaigns which should be completed soon. One definite call made to our people for years has come from the South.

Advantages of the South

1. It is a near-by field, easy of access, requiring no great outlay of time or of money to reach it, and no great change of customs or habits or manner of life.

2. There is no new language to learn; hence work can begin as soon as the field is reached.

3. There is a work for the well educated, for the professionally trained, and for the Christian whose training has been along practical lines rather than books. Farmers, mechanics, business men, teachers, ministers, canvassers,—all will find work awaiting them when they cross the border line.

Training for Work

For six years the Nashville Agricultural and Normal Institute has been assisting men and women whom God has called to this field to prepare for a definite work. This summer the institute offers a special course for teachers and the other Southern workers. The summer term opens June 22, and closes with a convention of self-supporting Southern workers the last of August.

Information will be given freely if you are interested, and will write for it to E. A. Sutherland, Madison, Tenn.