Evangelist Biographies

George Whitefield By Arnold Dallimore / Crossway Books & Bibles Dallimore's two-volume work on George Whitefield received critical praise and popular acceptance, now condensed into one volume. This is the study of one of the most powerful preacher's of the 18th century. In the wake of his preaching, revival swept across the British Isles and the Great Awakening transformed the American colonies

John Wesley, Men and Women of Faith Series By Bethany God needed a man like John Wesley for a particular time, a specific place and a special purpose. Patiently He worked with this chosen instrument to awaken, convict and redeem a nation. God breathed on his weakness and abilities alike, giving him a hunger and thirst for holiness which would not be denied. Criss-crossing his country an incredible quarter of a million miles astride a horse, he preached at thousands of outdoor evangelistic meetings. In his own pulpit, Wesley's pastoral and teaching ministry filled the pews and spilled over to other congregations, eventually unifying into a strong church body.

Autobiography of Peter Cartwright, Reprint By Peter Cartwright / Abingdon Press The Autobiography of Peter Cartwright is both a highly entertaining personal odyssey and a valuable chronicle of America in its infancy. Cartwright provides great insight into our nineteenth-century religious heritage, sharing adventure stories of life on the Methodist circuit in the American western districts.

Heroes of the Faith: Billy Sunday By Barbour Publishing By 1880, baseball had taken America by storm. Into the galaxy of new athletic stars came an Iowa farmbou, Billy Sunday, whose blazing speed earned him a job with one of the top teams in baseball history-the Chicago White Stockings. But the prestige was no match for the strains of a simple Christian hymn upon the night air. Drawn to a revival service, Billy committed his life to God. Soon, nothing topped his joy of bringing others to the Lord-and he gave up his baseball career to become a compelling, innovative preacher.

Heroes of the Faith: D.L. Moody By Barbour Publishing Christian biography has traditionally been the source for much of the inspiration and encouragement found in our churches; countless men and women have been influenced to become missionaries, start organizations or merely serve their own churches better by reading the lives of the saints before them. D.L. Moody is one such saint who set American and England aflame with his passion for saving souls, influencing generations to "evangelize the world". 206 pages, softcover.

The Autobiography of Charles G. Finney By Charles G. Finney, edited by Helen Wessel / Bethany In an age without amplifiers or mass communication, 19th century evangelist Charles G. Finney's ministry changed the course of American Christianity. His valuable insights on the work of the Holy Spirit and principles for revival now inspire and encourage 21st century believers with a passion for reaching their nations for Christ. Finney's autobiography was first published in 1876, a year after his death. This edition, first published a century later, was condensed and updated while retaining the heart of his amazing narrative, making the principles of revival easily understood by contemporary readers.