John Nevius

1829 – 1893

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John Nevius was a 19th-century American Presbyterian missionary known for his pioneering work in China and his innovative approach to missionary methods. His most notable contribution, known as the "Nevius Plan," emphasized self-sustaining, self-governing, and self-propagating churches, empowering local converts to take leadership roles. Nevius believed in minimal foreign interference and encouraged the use of indigenous resources and leaders, which had a lasting impact on missions in China, Korea, and beyond. His writings, including The Planting and Development of Missionary Churches, remain influential in missiology today.