American Christian Missionary Society

[1][2] Over time, Campbell came to encourage greater cooperation between congregations and used his later journal the Millennial Harbinger to advance that view.

[1] The ACMS made a decision in 1863 to support the Union during the American Civil War.

[1] Controversy over that and other issues, coupled with the war's economic and social disruption, almost led to the collapse of the ACMS.

[1] The Foreign Christian Missionary Society expanded the number of overseas mission efforts during the 1880s.

[1][4] While there was no disagreement over the need for evangelism, many believed that missionary societies were not authorized by scripture and would compromise the autonomy of local congregations.