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History
It was founded by Peter Cameron Scott in 1895 to spread the Christian religion in a part of east Africa which had not previously been a target of evangelism
Scott died in 1896 and was replaced as leader by Charles Hurlburt, an American; there was a strong American base for the institution from the beginning
In addition to its overtly religious dimension, it ran medical and educational organisations
It continues to operate as an evangelical, non-denominational missionary society, spreading the Christian religion in Africa
It is both a limited guarantee company and a registered charity (no. 1096364 in England and Wales)
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What was reforming about it?
From the start it insisted on the commitment of its workers; it did not advertise itself or ask for money, relying on its God to provide support
Where in Bloomsbury?
Its first known base in the UK was at 3 John Street in the early twentieth century, although it was founded in New York and Philadelphia by a Scotsman
It subsequently opened offices and operation bases around the world, with its UK headquarters moving to Bristol and Nottingham
Website of current institution
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Books about it
Dick Anderson, We Felt Like Grasshoppers: The Story of Africa Inland Mission (1994)
Archives
Its archives are held at the Billy Graham Center, Wheaton College, Illinois; details are available online via the Wheaton College website (opens in new window)
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