Following Carey's lead, many Baptists and other denominations formed organizations for the purpose of missions in foreign lands. In addition, Carey's work on the mission field blazed new trails as he practiced mission strategies and methods that became standard operating procedure for missionaries of succeeding generations.
This book contains the edited version of the complete journal of Carey written from 1793-1795, his first years in India, along with excerpts from Carey's letters addressing mission strategy, support, struggles, daily life, spirituality, and other important issues missionaries faced. The Journal and Selected Letters of William Carey reveals William Carey's unique understanding of the mission task. It allows insight into the character and personality of one of the most famous Christian missionary heroes.
