Robert Pierce Shuler “As I come to the end of my ministry … I can assure you that I have never swerved to the right or left of the fundamental Word of God.” (Robert Pierce Shuler)   Robert Pierce Shuler: The Fiery Prophet of Los Angeles Robert Pierce Shuler (1880–1965) was one of the most outspoken, controversial, and influential Protestant Read more...

Charles Frederick Weigle   “He continued to write music in his old age. … The last time I saw Dr. Weigle … he was sitting in his chair reading the Word of God and putting little notations … at 95 years of age!” (Lee Roberson)   Early Life and Calling Charles Frederick Weigle was born on November 20, 1871, in Read more...

Charles Edward Fuller “To know the Word of God, to live the Word of God, to preach the Word, to teach the Word, is the sum of all wisdom, the heart of all Christian service.” (Charles Edward Fuller)   Early Life and Conversion Charles Edward Fuller was born April 25, 1887, in Los Angeles, California, into a family engaged in Read more...

From Builder of Bridges: The more I have read of Dr. Bob’s meetings, the more I have come to realize that regardless of how much men try to “blow up” meetings today to make them look big, they fade into insignificance when compared with the meetings of Dr. Bob and other evangelists during the horse-and-buggy days. Neither time nor space Read more...

Alva Jay McClain “He will long be remembered as scholar, theologian, educator, master teacher, and Christian gentleman.” (lifecoach4God)   Early Life and Conversion Alva Jay McClain was born on March 30, 1888, in Aurelia, Iowa, and later spent part of his youth in Sunnyside, Washington. Initially a gifted athlete—he attended the University of Washington and was active in sports—his trajectory Read more...

Walter Lewis Wilson “He is always unique, fresh and popular, but humble, gracious and scriptural.” (Faris Daniel Whitesell)   Early Life and Conversion Walter Lewis Wilson was born on May 27, 1881 in Aurora, Indiana. He grew up in a Christian household (his father was a Methodist minister) yet, like many young men of his era, he drifted from a Read more...

William Culbertson “Occasionally he would gently say, ‘I want my life to end well.’ That should be our aim.” (Paul W. Powell)   William Culbertson (1905 – 1971): Educator, Leader, and Evangelical Visionary Born on 18 November 1905 in Philadelphia, William Culbertson emerged from modest beginnings to become a major figure in mid-20th-century evangelical education and church leadership. His story Read more...

Dallas Franklin Billington “God is real — see how he has blessed us,” he often says. “This li’l ol’ Kentucky preacher boy made good, and all the credit goes to God.” (TIME Magazine)   Early Life and Call to Ministry Dallas Franklin Billington was born in 1903 in a log house in western Kentucky. Although his parents were devout Christians, Read more...

Fred Sheldon Donnelson “Thousands of lives were touched by his ministry in both times of peace and war. As a prisoner of war … he displayed … that he never expected of others a price any greater than he himself was willing to pay.” (Anonymous)   Early Life and Call to Service Fred Sheldon Donnelson was born on November 16, Read more...

George Beauchamp Vick “We either had to sacrifice, and endure, and do without or else quit.” (George Beauchamp Vick)   Early Life and Formation George Beauchamp Vick was born on February 5, 1901, in Russellville, Kentucky. His father had served in politics and law, but eventually entered the seminary and became a pastor. Vick, at a young age, accompanied his father on pastoral visitation, Read more...

Oliver Boyce Greene “This modern ‘Santa Claus’ religion that is sweeping country today is not the religion Jesus taught and John practiced.” (Oliver Boyce Greene)   Oliver Boyce Greene (February 14, 1915 – July 26, 1976) stands as a significant figure in mid‑20th‑century American evangelicalism—especially within the independent, fundamentalist tradition. Known for his dynamic revival meetings, prolific writing, and the founding of the radio ministry The Gospel Hour, Read more...

Robert Earl Hughes “Bob Hughes’ life prayer was that God would do such a great work that people would one day say, ‘That’s not Bob Hughes’ work; it had to be of God!’” (Christian Hall of Fame)   Robert Earl Hughes: A Missionary’s Brief but Urgent Call Born on August 8, 1932, near Center, Texas, Robert Earl Hughes grew up Read more...

Gaylord Ford Porter “No church, no lodge, no good works can save you. Remember, God does the saving. All of it!” (God’s Simple Plan of Salvation)   Early Life and Calling Ford Porter—whose full name was Gaylord Ford Porter—was born on February 5, 1893, in Ottawa County, Michigan. Raised in a home where his parents maintained a consistent “family altar,” Read more...

Robert Greene Lee “Revival will come… if all the sleeping folk will wake up, if all the lukewarm folk will fire up, if all the dishonest folk will confess up… Then we can have a revival!” (Robert Greene Lee)   Early Life and Calling Robert Greene Lee was born on November 11, 1886, in York County, South Carolina, into a Read more...

John Richard Rice “The world never burned a casual Christian at the stake.” (John Richard Rice)   Early Life and Call to Ministry John Richard Rice was born on December 11, 1895, in Cooke County, Texas, the eldest son of William H. Rice and Sallie Elizabeth La Prade Rice. At age twelve he made a profession of faith and joined Read more...