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140 THE GREEKS IN AMERICAOthers profess to belong to the Greek church andare planning to work in their church. More thananything else, well-trained men will hasten the revivaland reform in this old historic church andmake it a power in the Kingdom of God, both inAmerica and elsewhere.Armenian Bishop of Smyrna.—An Armenian, theson of a Protestant pastor in Turkey, who studiedin prominent theological schools in the UnitedStates, conceived the idea of serving Christ in theold historic Armenian (Gregorian) Church. Hejoined that body, was ordained a priest and was fora time Assistant Bishop of Smyrna, preaching tovast congregations witli much power and influence.He says that he is preaching in the Armenianchurch, the same Gospel messages that he used togive the Americans while he studied in the seminary.There are opportunities in the Greek church for suchmen and messages.Liberal priests.—Some of the priests in the UnitedStates in touch with Americans improve their opportunitiesby attending classes in the TheologicalSeminaries, church services, club meetings or lectures.Such are very progressive and are leadingtheir people to progressiveness.They also serve aslinks qf connection and friendship between theGreek and Protestant Churches.American workers among the Greeks.—^Americans,trained in the Greek language, acquainted withGreek history, ideas and customs, life and ideals,would be of great service and a great blessing to theGreek people.No outsider can work among a peoplewhile keeping aloof from them as foreigners, oroccasionally condescending to keep company withthem. That was not Christ's me':hod. The successfulworker has to identify himself with the peopleamong whom he works. He should be as one ofthem. He has to follow Christ's example in draw-