On the Missiology of Fredrik Franson in the Context of his Eschatology, Missionary Methods and Transnational Networking

Abstract

Fredrik Franson (1852-1908), a dual citizen of Sweden and the USA, was an international revival evangelist, mission founder and mobiliser of the Holiness Movement during the last quarter of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. Within 22 years he strongly influenced the founding of thirteen faith missions, six church federations in Europe, North America and Armenia and several independent churches in the USA, New Zealand and Australia. This article focuses on the missiology of Franson, starting with a short overview on Franson’s life and work, followed by a presentation of his eschatology, missionary methods and transnational networking.