Gospel Trailblazer

Gospel Trailblazer
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Gospel Trailblazer: An African American Preacher's Historic Journey Across Racial Lines

Description of Gospel Trailblazer:

Billy Graham made a dramatic decision to go against the grain of the segregationist era in the church: he opened his ministry to people of all races. Dr. Howard O. Jones became Dr. Graham's first African-American colleague, thereby helping him integrate and broaden his ministry. Readers from all backgrounds will be inspired, informed, and challenged as they read Gospel Trailblazer. Even if Dr. Jones isn't a familiar name, this book will help readers more fully appreciate the triumphs and failures of the 20th Century evangelistic movement.

About Howard O. Jones:

Edward Gilbreath is managing editor of Christian Reader magazine and an editor at large for Christianity Today. He serves as a worship leader at Forest Park Baptist Church, and lives near Chicago with his wife, Dana, and their two children.

Description of Howard O. Jones, author of Gospel Trailblazer:

Billy Graham made a dramatic decision to go against the grain of the segregationist era in the church: he opened his ministry to people of all races. Dr. Howard O. Jones became Dr. Graham's first African-American colleague, thereby helping him integrate and broaden his ministry. Readers from all background will be inspired, informed, and challenged as they read this book. Even if Dr. Jones isn't a familiar name, this book will help readers more fully appreciate the triumphs and failures of the 20th Century evangelistic movement.