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One of the benefits of studying Baptist history is the collecting of illustrations, for sermons and talks, from the lives of real people. For example, Mary Webb became a Baptist in Boston in the … read more

Where history is written, certain individuals are remembered more than others. While this is regrettable, it does not mean that those who are neglected have contributed less to the flow of history and … read more

"Collectors of early Baptist literature, whether printed sermons, associational minutes, historical discourses, or books, will notice on their title pages time and again in this country the Boston pub … read more

Thomas Brown was described by the great John L. Dagg as ”an excellent man, and an able minister of Christ.” He also said that Brown “was much beloved as a Pastor, and was a favorite among th … read more

He could be called the American Spurgeon. He preached some 6,875 sermons in his lifetime and conducted some 700 funerals! Joseph Mathias was born to Welsh immigrants in Pennsylvania. As a young man, J … read more