Here are some recommendations from CH editorial staff and this issue’s authors to help you understand the Baptist story.
The editorsSeveral who held the high US executive offices were affiliated with Baptist churches
Jennifer Woodruff TaitSome passionate men and women you may not know who carried forward the Baptist tradition in the United states
Mandy E. McMichaelBlack Baptists and white Baptists shared something important in the twentieth century: a penchant for splitting
Barry HankinsThe legacy of Adoniram and the three Mrs. Judsons encouraged thousands of Americans to faithful Christian commitment.
Melody MaxwellLottie Moon remains the most famous Southern Baptist missionary of all time.
Melody MaxwellBaptists “churching themselves,” founding schools, joining the army, and climbing trees
The editor and various contributors.How a small group of English dissenters ended up transforming American religion
Association of Religion Data Archives, the Baptist History and Heritage Society, and other sourcesBaptists founded schools early and often for many purposes
Amy WhitfieldAfrican American Baptists forged a strong identity in the face of oppression
Adam L. BondWhat is behind the names of all those Baptist branches?
Elizabeth FlowersGraham’s crusades and King’s struggles are seen as bigger than any one denomination. . . . a lot of Baptist stories are like that.
Jennifer Woodruff TaitContaining today’s events, devotional, quote and stories