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The Divergent Approaches to Missionary Work: Rev. Smith vs. Mr. Brown in Umuofia

This chapter examines the contrasting methods of Rev. James Smith and Mr. Brown in their missionary efforts in Umuofia. Rev. Smith approaches the Ibo people with an aggressive, uncompromising stance, viewing non-converts as enemies of the church and advocates of evil. His belief in a stark battle between good and evil shapes his method, suggesting a violent intolerance for opposing beliefs. In contrast, Mr. Brown adopts a more understanding and diplomatic approach. This essay explores the implications of each strategy, highlighting their potential benefits and harms to both the church and the community.

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The Divergent Approaches to Missionary Work: Rev. Smith vs. Mr. Brown in Umuofia

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  1. Chapter 22 Rev James Smith Enoch sparks a turning point

  2. Discuss what the statements about Rev. Smith mean. • What do they imply about how Rev Smith is going to approach the Ibo people?

  3. Meaning Things were either good or bad. They were either on god’s side, or on the side of the devil. Implication He would see non-converts as worshippers of the devil and thus, enemy of the church. He would not seek to understand them or their beliefs. He saw things as black and white. And black was evil.

  4. Meaning Life is a fight between good and evil. Implication His approach is aggressive and uncompromising. He will not use soft methods to gain converts. He saw the world as a battlefield in which the children of light were locked in mortal conflict with the sons of darkness.

  5. Meaning He believed that servants of the devil need to be got rid of. Implication He takes a hard, even violent stance against non-believers. He believed in slaying the prophets of Baal.

  6. Meaning Ideas about Christianity were shaky and not rooted well. Implication He will make sure the converts are more well-versed and knowledgeable in their religion and can stand up against other unbelievers. ... they were seeds sown on rocky soil.

  7. CA1 Essay Explore the difference in Rev. Smith’s and Mr Brown’s approaches to planting a church in Umuofia. How is each approach beneficial or harmful in its own way?

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