William Carey, an English Baptist pastor, has been called the "Father of the Modern Mission Movement." For the first time, his letters and journals are compiled and made available as a tutor for missionaries today.

This book contains the edited version of the complete journal of Carey written from 1793-1795, his first years in India, along with excerpts from Carey's letters addressing mission strategy, support, struggles, daily life, spirituality, and other important issues missionaries faced. The Journal and Selected Letters of William Carey reveals William Carey's unique understanding of the mission task. It allows insight into the character and personality of one of the most famous Christian missionary heroes.

Terry G. Carter is an associate professor of religion, with special emphasis in Baptist heritage, at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He has been involved in mission efforts in Brazil, Mexico, Belgium, Poland, and Germany.