The Chicago Gospel Tabernacle was an evangelical church founded in 1922 by Paul Rader. It was a large, influential center of Christian ministry known for its innovative broadcasting, large evangelistic campaigns, and extensive missionary support during the Jazz Age. The original building, located at Clark, Barry & Halsted, was a temporary structure that became permanent and eventually disbanded in 1979. Today, there is a different church called Chicago Tabernacle, which is an Assemblies of God church that continues a legacy of community and service, although it is not the same institution as the original Chicago Gospel Tabernacle.
Chicago Gospel Tabernacle (historical)
- Founder: Rev. Paul Rader
- Founded: 1922, after a successful evangelistic campaign
- Location: Clark, Barry & Halsted
- Key Features:
- Became a center for evangelistic activity with a focus on missions and service
- Pioneered Christian broadcasting, with live morning shows on WLS radio
- Aimed to be an evangelistic center without a traditional membership structure
- Known for its band, choir, and large-scale campaigns
- Closure: The original church disbanded in 1979; its building is now occupied by other businesses
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Featured Image Source/Credit: Banas, Emily. “Jazz Age Evangelism: Paul Rader and the Chicago Gospel Tabernacle.” From the Vault, 25 Oct. 2024, fromthevault.wheaton.edu/2022/06/01/jazz-age-evangelism.
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