The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Mission (ABCFM), founded in 1810, arose from the religious fervor that America experienced during the Second Great Awakening.
First Missionary Ordination
On February 6, 1812, the first five ABCFM missionaries were ordained in Salem, Massachusetts, including three members of the Brethren. From American Baptist Historical Society Archives. Courtesy of Christopher Cook.
On February 6, 1812, the first five ABCFM missionaries were ordained in Salem, Massachusetts, including three members of the Brethren. From American Baptist Historical Society Archives. Courtesy of Christopher Cook.