home mission

noun

1. a religious mission operating within the country or territories of the supporting church.

Other Word Forms

• home missionary noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of home mission¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

The American Baptist Home Mission Society, a shareholder from King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, introduced a proposal calling on Costco to report on its efforts to improve access to healthy foods in the communities it serves.

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“Taking meaningful action to leverage Costco’s core food business, lessen racial disparities in nutrition and healthy outcomes is in the best interest of the company, its customer base and its shareholders,” said David Moore, the director of investments with the American Baptist Home Mission Society.

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Keep “mission critical” federal workers healthy: While millions of Americans have begun working from home, “mission critical” federal employees and contractors are still reporting to work every day.

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In the for-sale category, check out this offering in the 20 floating home Mission Creek houseboat community, spotted by Curbed San Francisco.

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The two local homeless shelters, operated by Salvation Army and Home Sweet Home Mission, house about 150 men, women and children.

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