December 16: The Duanesburg Fire (1951)
Did you know, that in a manner of speaking, the official archives of the Presbyterian Church in America—the PCA Historical Center—began with a devastating fire?! Let me explain. The PCA…
December 15: “He had this testimony, that he pleased God”
Today's post is taken from a funeral sermon by the Rev. Charles Herr, in memory of the Rev. Charles Kisselman Imbrie [1814-1891]. In looking for a sermon that fell on…
December 14: Rev. Charles Beatty
Ready and willing to go for Christ . . . anywhere The young Irish salesman was sparring verbally with the small group of college students. Only he was doing it…
December 13: John Bailey Adger
The following obituary was published in The Presbyterian Quarterly, April 1899 (Volume 13, Number 2), pages 354-355: John Bailey Adger, D.D., died in Pendleton, South Carolina, on the 3d of January…
December 12: J. Wilbur Chapman
Mass Evangelism Crusades of an Astonishing Type — We have already considered the life and pastoral ministry of J. Wilbur Chapman on April 13, 1881 (see there). Leaving the pastorate in…
