Question

Discuss six obstacles missionaries encountered in spreading Christianity.

Answer 1

1. Hostile African communities who would not accommodate them tropical diseases such as
2. malaria killed them discouraging others from coming to Africa.
3. The existence of language barrier between them and Africans.
4. Islamic influence especially at the Coast of East Africa.
5. Lack of existing transport and communication network.
6. Desertion by their partners and other workers.