This has frequently involved not only evangelization (in order to expand Christianity through the conversion of new members), but also humanitarian work, especially among the poor and disadvantaged, promoting economic development, literacy, education, health care and orphanages.
This has frequently involved not only evangelization (in order to expand Christianity through the conversion of new members), but also humanitarian work, especially among the poor and disadvantaged. Missionaries have the authority to preach the Christian faith and administer sacraments, and provide humanitarian work to improve economic development, literacy, education, health care and orphanages.