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Anthony Norris Groves 

(1795-1853) 

Anthony Norris Groves was an English dentist turned missionary, Bible teacher, and reformer.

He is best known for his deep belief that missionaries should depend on God alone for support, not salaries or guaranteed funding.


He was a radical, faith-driven missionary and thinker—often called the father of the “faith mission” movement

English missionary to Muslims in Bagdad and later in India; known as the “father of faith missions.”

Testimony:- Anthony Norris Groves sacrificed wealth, security, and comfort to live by faith alone, pioneering a missionary model that trusted God rather than money.


What did he do for God in ministry?

1.Pioneer “faith mission” work

Gave away his wealth and lived by faith

Refused fixed salaries, trusting God to provide

Inspired later missions like the China Inland Mission (Hudson Taylor)


2.Missionary to the Middle East and India

Served in Baghdad (Iraq)

Later worked in India, especially among the poor


3.Teaching and example

Taught simple New Testament Christianity

Emphasized obedience, humility, and trust in God

Influenced the Plymouth Brethren movement


4.Care for the poor

Focused strongly on helping the needy

Combined evangelism with compassion


What methods did he use to change people?

Groves believed example was more powerful than words:


1.Radical simplicity

Lived simply and gave generously

Modelled detachment from wealth


2.Faith dependence

Trusted God for daily needs

Taught believers to pray and depend on God


3.Relational ministry

Lived among the people, not above them

Served without titles or hierarchy


4.New Testament pattern

Tried to follow the church model seen in the Book of Acts


What sacrifices did he make?

Groves’ sacrifices were intentional and lifelong:

Gave away most of his wealth

Chose hardship over comfort

Faced misunderstanding and criticism

Endured sickness, loss of family members, and isolation

Lived a life of obedience without recognition


How did Anthony Norris Groves die?

Died in 1853 at the age of 58

Place: England

Cause: Illness, after years of exhausting missionary work


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