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Great Leaders of the Christian Church
Outline : From the day Christ began His earthly ministry, He has used men and women, common and great, to spread the priceless story of His saving grace. Most of these received no earthly rewards. Many have been forgotten. But there were a few whose influence and commitment were so great that they left an indelible mark on the church and Christian thinking. Here are the stories of sixty-four of those leaders, contributed by experts including J. I. Packer, F. F. Bruce, John Pollock, and Ruth Tucker. You will read of such great leaders as the apostle Paul, Augustine, Francis of Assisi, John Wyclif, Martin Luther, William Tyndale, John Calvin, John Bunyan, John and Charles Wesley, William Carey, Elizabeth Fry, Charles H. Spurgeon, D. L. Moody, Francis Schaeffer, and Billy Graham. Each article contains three elements. First is a brief chronology of the person's life for quick reference. This is followed by a general introduction, delineating his place in the Christian church. Then a more detailed biographical sketch discusses, the individual's character and contribution to church history. Color photographs, illustrations, charts, and maps appear throughout the text, enriching your understanding. Great Leaders of the Christian Church is an inspiring resource for pastors, teachers, and others who would like to learn more about their Christian heritage.
More than just a reference tool, Great Leaders of the Christian Church contains sixty-four inspiring articles about some of the most influential people in church history. Placed in chronological order, these biographical sketches will give you a deeper appreciation of the great heritage of the Christian church, from its beginnings with Christ and His disciples, to the early church's martyrs, preachers, and theologians, to today's evangelists and writers. You will see how their lives made a difference. You will not only gain respect and admiration for these great leaders, but you will be reminded of the sacrifices that were made in order to forward the church. Great Leaders of the Christian Church will inspire you in these days of abundant opportunity to continue the work to which these men and women dedicated themselves - and for which some sacrificed their lives.
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