In this section we will introduce the research problem along with some background for understanding the work of John and Lilian Galloway in Macao, China during the period of 1908 to 1968. Through this work we will be seeking an answer to the question, “How was the Baptist Church established in Macao?” To answer the question requires that we see the Galloways in the context of their place and time. This requires an understanding of the missionary culture, specifically the Baptist missionary culture. We must also examine the context through a brief look at the Macao culture and situation of their ministry season. Before any of those issues are addressed it will be helpful to present some background regarding John and Lilian as well as the work in Macao prior to their arrival until today.

In the light of the many kinds of journeys that have been considered pilgrimages, this book uses phenomenology as a method to examine the claim that pilgrimage is a journey to the ‘center’ during which pilgrims seek meaning s for themselves. First, by analyzing a phenomenology of Christian pilgrimage, this work attempts to identify what commonalities, as well as differences, exist between Christian pilgrimage and secular pilgrimage in terms of ‘natural attitude’. Next, by using a phenomenological method, such as transcendental reduction, the distinction between these two t ypes of pilg rimage could be clarified that the happiness sought in Christian pilg rimage is both intentionally spir itual and sustainable, while primarily intellectual or sensor y in secular pilg rimage. Lastly, this work seeks to establish whether or not ‘being at leisure’ is the primary element for pilgrims whose aim is to attain an understanding of happiness during a pilg rimage.