What is a Missionary?
A missionary is generally a member of a Christian religious group, who travels to different countries to spread the word of their faith to local populations. Missionaries can be found all around the world, but their efforts tend to focus especially on countries that are impoverished or less developed than Western countries. Some Christian missionaries feel it is part of their religious duty, as the Bible states that Jesus commanded his followers to make disciples of every nation.
A Western Missionary In Africa
What Do Missionaries Do?
Many major nations both send and receive missionaries from other countries. Missionaries generally travel to other countries than their own in order to spread the word of their religion. However, some missionaries also consider media as a form of mission, and print books or broadcast on the radio or internet as a way of reaching out to people. Missionaries tend to perform voluntary work as part of their trips, as well as other types of outreach with the communities they are living among during their mission.
A Western Missionary In Thailand