1894-06-The Contributor-Our Missions and Missionary Work

Our Missions and Missionary Work

The Contributor, v15 n8, June 1894

Believing that none are better able to give suggestions and information concerning missionary matters than those who at present preside in the various fields, we propounded to them the following inquiries, and present herewith the answers received:

I. What states or countries are under your presidency?

II. How many missionaries are now laboring in the field over which you preside.

III. Are you likely to need more or less than the present number in the future.

IV. How long do you think a missionary should labor in your field before being released?

V. Do you think married or single men best adapted to the requirements of your mission?

VI. Which are the most successful missionaries, those who are provided with money in their labors or those who travel without purse and scrip.

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PRESIDENT JOB PINGREE, Of the Eastern States Mission.

48 Sands St., Brooklyn,

N. Y., Feb. 18, 1894.

The Contributor:

Dear Brethren: — Your letter of inquiry received.

I. New England States and part of Canada, with headquarters at New York.

II. Seven besides myself at present.

III. There are over twelve million people in this mission, and I will leave you to judge the matter.

IV. Don't wish to say anything on this subject.

V. In justice to both I have nothing to say.

VI. Circumstances and conditions would have to be considered in this case, in my judgment.

VII. An Elder cannot be too well posted on all subjects to make him an efficient missionary.

Very truly yours,

Job Pingree.