Christian Missionary Engagement in Central Nigeria, 1857–1891

Femi J. Kolapo is a professor of African History at the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada. He is the author of The Journals of Church Missionary Society Agent, James Thomas, in Mid-Nineteenth Century Nigeria.

• 1. Introduction.- 2. The CMS Upper Niger and Confluence Area Environment.- 3. CMS Niger Mission Agents' Field Practice.- 4. Management of Conversion on the Upper Niger and at the Confluence.- 5. Women and the CMS Upper Niger Mission.- 6. A Stalled Christian Transition.- 7. Concluding Thoughts.