From Slave to Missionary
- by The American Vision
- Nov 26, 2008
- Shows: History Unwrapped
A revival on the Princeton College campus in 1815 changed the life of young Betsey Stockton, servant of the college president, Ashbel Green. As she matured in the faith, Betsey longed for missionary work but realized that an unmarried black woman had little chance of realizing such a goal. Betsey was treated with affection in the Greene household, where she was included in family prayers and homeschooled by Dr. Greene. Soon after her conversion, Betsey had the opportunity to join a missionary team going to Hawaii. She became the first documented single woman missionary sent beyond the borders of the United States. Betsey taught in the school she organized for lower class children on the islands. After returning to the States, Betsey established schools for Native Americans and black children, inspiring others to become involved in ministry at home and abroad.
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