History of the Springfield Baptist Association (Classic Reprint)

Edwin S. Walker

ISBN 10: 1331057124 / ISBN 13: 9781331057123

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book is the first 50 years of the Baptist annals of Central Illinois. The author takes the reader back to a time in which the Baptist Church first began to take hold in the rural communities of Central Illinois. The early leaders of the church faced many challenges in planting and growing a church in the west and the author takes the time to help you get to know these brave men and women. From humble beginnings to modern times, this book shows how the dedication of these early settlers built an unshakeable foundation for the present day Baptist Church in Central Illinois. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: History of the Springfield Baptist Association (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331057124
• ISBN 13: 9781331057123
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
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Synopsis

A detailed history of the Springfield Baptist Association and its member churches, from its 1830 beginnings through the Civil War era and beyond.

This book presents a thorough account of how the Association formed, grew, and organized itself. It combines institutional history with biographical sketches of early ministers and key church figures, along with appendices that document the region’s faith, mission work, and governance. Expect carefully preserved records, period documents, and notes on the development of Baptist principles in central Illinois.

• Founding moments and organizational development of the Springfield Baptist Association
• Biographical sketches of pioneer ministers and church leaders
• Contents and governance details, including the Constitution and By-Laws
• Historical sketches of churches and records of mission work and education

Ideal for readers of local religious history, Illinois Baptist heritage, and researchers seeking a documented view of 19th-century congregational life.