The American Missionary — Volume 36, No. 11, November, 1882

This issue offers a vivid glimpse into the American Missionary Association’s bustling activity in the early 1880s. Readers learn that the organization has nearly reached a $300,000 fundraising goal, cleared its debts, and added several new buildings to support churches and schools across the South. The editorial invites supporters to join in prayer and gratitude as the annual meeting approaches, emphasizing the vital role of spiritual devotion in sustaining their work.

A significant portion of the magazine details the Association’s renewed focus on women’s missionary efforts. After ending a partnership with the Woman’s Home Missionary Association, the A.M.A. explains its plan to recruit and fund lady missionaries directly, aiming to uplift families through home, school, and church outreach. The article calls on compassionate readers—particularly women—to contribute individually or collectively, underscoring how their support can empower these missionaries to bring lasting change to the lives of freedpeople and their communities.