---
title: 'The Business of the Church'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
requiresPurchase: false
authors:
- 'John Sprole Lyons'
date: 1913-12-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '20th century'
topics:
- 'Ecclesiology (General)'
- 'Missions (General)'
- 'Money, Possessions, and Stewardship'
scriptures:
- 'Matthew 5'
- 'Luke 2'
- 'Acts 17'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/20th-century/lyons-1913-1914-the-business-of-the-church
---

# The Business of the Church

An address urging American churches to reclaim apostolic vigor: evangelize widely, practice faithful stewardship, improve organizational efficiency, cooperate across denominations, and engage in Christian social service.

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