Observers suggest that evangelistic churches . . .
Churches that have reached a significant part of their community are inclined to see themselves as part of the establishment . . . As Western society becomes more hostile to Christianity . . . or at least tries to marginalize its message . . . A century ago, the USA sent missionaries to Asia and Africa to proclaim the gospel to societies that didn't want to hear the message of forgiveness through Christ. Those societies had their own belief systems, but missionaries were convinced that Christianity alone had the true message of hope and salvation. Missional churches view their task the same way . . .