Tag Archives: History of Baptist Missions
An Example of Revival Unity
Though sometimes what is often termed revival is nothing less than religious enthusiasm, genuine revival is much more. The “revived” experience all facets of Christianity more deeply than they had before. Below is an example from Charles L. Culpepper, Sr.,’s … Continue reading
Glory on the Mountaintop–A Revival Report
In a newsletter dated Sept. 27, 1933, Abernathy recounts an experience from the revival.[1] That summer, they had planned a Bible Conference on Tai Shan, the sacred mountain of the province. Note: the Shantung province was the provincial home of … Continue reading
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Introducing the Abernathys, Missionaries to China
John Arch and Zenobia Jewell Leonard Abernathy John Arch Abernathy was one of two sons born to John and Sarah Abernathy in Statesville, NC. John A., (b. 1/3/1896; d. 3/19/1973), experienced conversion after a revival meeting and was baptized at … Continue reading
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Should Missionaries Fear a Bad Economy?
In the past three years, the global recession has severely impacted the financial contributions of individuals to non-profit organizations. Also, the increased inflation in costs of living combined with the deflation in the value of currencies has made those contributions … Continue reading
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Confession of Sin–Towards Mutuality in Missions
In my studies of the Shantung Revival, I am struck by the level of unity between the Southern Baptist missionaries of the North China Mission and the Chinese nationals and their churches. What led to this unity lay in a … Continue reading
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Ministering in primitive conditions…OR NOT?
Bertha Smith is probably the most well-known Southern Baptist REVIVAL Missionary. Born and raised in South Carolina, she spent over forty years working with Chinese. After retirement she led spiritual life conferences in churches across the nation. In this letter … Continue reading
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Being Filled with the Spirit in China — A Testimony of a Missionary Housewife
Letter from Ola Lane Culpepper to Dr. C.E. Maddry, November 20, 1933, Hwanghsien, Shantung, China Background: This letter was written in response to a resolution, on recommendation by the Far East Committee, of the Foreign Mission Board on Oct 11, … Continue reading
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Self-Respect: The Indispensible Prerequisite for Self-Support
Frank Lide and Theological Training in China In January 1928, Frank P. Lide completed his dissertation for the Th.D. degree under Dr. William Owen Carver on the principle of self-government among indigenous churches in China. His dissertation is helpful for … Continue reading
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Theological Training–The Route Towards Ending Paternalism
Frank Lide On Ending Paternalism in China In January 1928, Frank P. Lide completed his dissertation for the Th.D. degree under Dr. William Owen Carver on the principle of self-government among indigenous churches in China. His dissertation is helpful for … Continue reading
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Frank Lide and New Testament Church Leadership
Frank Lide’s Six Principles of NT Church Leadership Frank was appointed by the Foreign Mission Board and assigned to the North China Mission on June 20, 1920, as an educational missionary. By October, he began preaching to a regiment of … Continue reading
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Ivan V. & Edith Drotts Larson – Missionaries to China
Ivan V. (2/20/1889–3/7/1973) and Edith Drotts (b. 6/15/1888) Larson were appointed to the Foreign Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention on June 11, 1919. They had been married almost four years at the time and had one adopted son, … Continue reading
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Primary Source — Shandong Revival
The following is copied and pasted directly from The Reynold’s Family Archives. I am posting this here since I have involved myself heavily in the research of The Shantung Revival. I have written much on this event already and am … Continue reading
