History of Missonary Work in the Congo

Brief timeline of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Belgian Colonization (1879 ~ 1908):

- Belgium successfully annexed Congo in 1908

Independence ( June 1960):

- Belgium loses control of riots in the Capital (back then was known as Leopoldville).

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Missionaries

Conclusion

- Review: History of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

- What is a missionary?

- History of missionary work in the DRC

- Missonary George Grenfell: His contribution towards the

Congo

- Missonaries involved within the DRC today

What is a missionary?

- a person (or a group of people/ organization) who is sent to a foreign country to do religious work and aid those in need (Merriam Webster, 2013).

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History of Missionaries in the DRC

- Christian missions in Africa started as early as 100 C.E.

- In Congo, missionaries from America and Belgium (as well as other European countries) completed missions that range from religious practices to exploring the land for resources and new innovation.

- The work of Christian missions was essential in colonizing the country. The schools that the missionaries set up helped to give the Congolese people enough literacy to be useful as servants and employees of the white missionaries.

About the Democratic Republic of the Congo

- Located in Africa.

- Population is 69.6 million (UN, 2012).

Capital: Kinshasa

Area: 2.34 million sq km

Major languages: French, Lingala, Kiswahili, Kikongo, Tshiluba

Major religions: Christianity and Islam

Work Cited

George Grenfell: A missionary in the Congo

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- Born on August 21, 1849 in Cornwall, England.

- Focused on geographics rather than religious missions.

- Was a part of the Baptist Missionary Society (B.M.S).

- Quested along the Congo river to create new missions.

Missionaries that are in the DRC today

Congo Church Association:

- Anglican church that concentrates with difficult parts of the country,

- besides spreading the Gospel; it organizes relief for refugees from war-torn areas.

- Stabilitation programs such as: eduction, health, clean water, etc.

History of Missonary Work in the Congo

By: Sarah Singh