A lifelong Baptist minister’s own account of faith, work, and community.
This memoir, written by R. S. Duncan and edited by Wiley J. Patrick, takes you through a century of American church life from a Missouri pastor’s point of view.
In these pages you’ll find a front‑row view of ministry, missions, temperance, and the people who shaped a local Baptist world. Spanning early life, decades of church leadership, and the rise of missionary work, the book blends personal anecdotes with historical insight, all told in the author’s own voice.
- A clear, firsthand portrait of a pastor’s calling, responsibilities, and daily life
- The author’s reflections on church governance, ministry, and long‑term commitment
- Stories from the field: congregations, communities, and moments that defined a lifetime
- Historical context on Missouri Baptists, domestic missions, and the temperance movement
Ideal for readers of religious memoirs, Baptist history, and those curious about the personal side of long‑term ministry.