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What is the difference between a missionary and an apologist when it comes to proselytizing for the Christian faith?

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At first glance both Christian [missionaries](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missionary#Christian_missions) and [apologists](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_apologetics) appear to be dedicated individuals who share the same goal of winning people over to Christianity, by presenting the Christian faith in a way that is convincing and compelling to their target audiences. So to me, the concepts seem to overlap a lot, and I am unable to pinpoint a specific feature that only pertains to missionaries but not to apologists, or vice versa. When faced with the (possibly challenging) task of addressing unbelievers in order to convince them that Christianity is true, are there any notable differences between missionaries and apologists? Do they tend to emphasize different skillsets? Do they approach the task differently? Are there certain things that missionaries are usually better equipped to do than apologists (and vice versa), when it comes to proselytizing for the Christian faith?
Asked by user50422
Aug 25, 2021, 05:31 PM
Last activity: Aug 28, 2021, 03:52 PM