Why Don't Calvinists Care About Missions?

As a general principle, if we hear a criticism repeatedly, we should take it seriously, no matter how unfounded or painful it may initially seem. I had an opportunity to practice this principle when a thoughtful student recently asked in class, "Why don't Calvinists care about missions?" I believe the charge is largely unfounded, so I wish he had asked, "Why do people say Calvinists don't care about missions?'" Still, however we phrase the question, it persists. Is there something in Calvinism that weakens the urgency of evangelism? We can easily think of several answers why maybe it does. Keep reading