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Light on the Hill: The Surprising Story of How a Local Church in the Nation's Capital Influenced Evangelicalism [Hardback]

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  • Formāts: Hardback, 352 pages, height x width x depth: 229x152x32 mm, weight: 623 g
  • Izdošanas datums: 01-Apr-2025
  • Izdevniecība: Crossway Books
  • ISBN-10: 1433592894
  • ISBN-13: 9781433592898
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  • Cena: 36,50 €
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  • Formāts: Hardback, 352 pages, height x width x depth: 229x152x32 mm, weight: 623 g
  • Izdošanas datums: 01-Apr-2025
  • Izdevniecība: Crossway Books
  • ISBN-10: 1433592894
  • ISBN-13: 9781433592898
Gods Faithfulness on Display in an Engaging Church Biography

Capitol Hill Baptist Church, located just blocks away from the center of American power, has a rich 150-year history. Its members have participated in significant world events, advocated for religious freedoms, and spoken out against the moral failings of the times. Theres no doubt this church has had a unique impact on evangelicalism from a significant location. But these lively characters and their unique experiences only tell part of this engaging narrative. 

Through real-life stories, A Light on the Hill reveals how God works through church bodies and remains faithful during times of uncertainty. Exploring themes such as pastoral ministry, faithfulness, courage, racial reconciliation, church and politics, and more, this book will help readers see the long-term effects of faithful church ministries. Ultimately they will be encouraged to invest in a local church and preserve the gospel for the next generation.





Engaging Biography: Compiled stories recount Capitol Hill Baptist Churchs unique history and its impact on evangelicalism Characters Come to Life: Abolitionist pastor who argued with Lincoln, a one-armed veteran, the widow who founded the church, a scamming pastor, a pastor whose beliefs were transformed by Martin Luther King Jr., and more Reoccurring Themes: Pastoral ministry, faithfulness, courage, racial reconciliation, church and politics, and more Appeals to Pastors, Church Members, and Historians: Offers valuable insights for leading congregations and provides personal spiritual encouragement  Includes Over 80 Photographs
List of Illustrations
Foreword by Mark Dever
Introduction: A Light on the Hill

Chapter 1: What Shall the Harvest Be?: 18671878
Chapter 2: A Helper of the Downtrodden and Lowly: 18781882
Chapter 3: With Conscience Void of Offence toward God and Man: 18821884
Chapter 4: We Do Our Own Thinking in This Church: 18851889
Chapter 5: We Have a Leader of National Reputation: 18901895
Chapter 6: The Future Is Bright with Promise: 18961912
Chapter 7: War, Fuel Famine, and Influenza Epidemics: 19131918
Chapter 8: No Modernism Will Be Tolerated at All in This Church: 19191943
Chapter 9: Holding Forth the Word of Life: 19441955
Chapter 10: A Beachhead for Evangelical Christianity: 19561960
Chapter 11: Jesus Doesnt Need a Parking Lot: 19611980
Chapter 12: When a Christian Leader Falls: 19811993
Chapter 13: Preach, Pray, Love, and Stay: 19942000
Chapter 14: Doing Nothing and Church Planting: 2001Present

Conclusion
Afterword
Acknowledgments
General Index
Scripture Index 
Caleb Morell (MDiv, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is an assistant pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church and a doctoral student in historical theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He lives with his wife and three children on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.