American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions

The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions (ABCFM) was established in 1810 as one of the first missionary organizations in the United States. Its mission was to send Protestant missionaries abroad to spread Christianity and promote education and social reforms. The ABCFM played a significant role in mission work in places like the Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It helped set up schools, churches, and medical facilities, significantly impacting local communities while reflecting the era's cultural and religious motivations. The organization evolved over time and eventually became part of broader ecumenical movements.