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A Light on the Hill: The Surprising Story of How a Local Church in the Nation's Capital Influenced Evangelicalism

A Light on the Hill: The Surprising Story of How a Local Church in the Nation's Capital Influenced Evangelicalism


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God’s Faithfulness on Display in an Engaging Church Biography Capitol Hill Baptist Church, located just blocks away from the center of American power, has a rich 150-year history. Its members have participated in significant world events, advocated for religious freedoms, and spoken out against the moral failings of the times. There’s no doubt this church has had a unique impact on evangelicalism from a significant location. But these lively characters and their unique experiences only tell part of this engaging narrative.  Through real-life stories, A Light on the Hill reveals how God works through church bodies and remains faithful during times of uncertainty. Exploring themes such as pastoral ministry, faithfulness, courage, racial reconciliation, church and politics, and more, this book will help readers see the long-term effects of faithful church ministries. Ultimately they will be encouraged to invest in a local church and preserve the gospel for the next generation. Engaging Biography: Compiled stories recount Capitol Hill Baptist Church’s unique history and its impact on evangelicalism Characters Come to Life: Abolitionist pastor who argued with Lincoln, a one-armed veteran, the widow who founded the church, a scamming pastor, a pastor whose beliefs were transformed by Martin Luther King Jr., and more Reoccurring Themes: Pastoral ministry, faithfulness, courage, racial reconciliation, church and politics, and more Appeals to Pastors, Church Members, and Historians: Offers valuable insights for leading congregations and provides personal spiritual encouragement  Includes Over 80 Photographs

Table of Contents:
List of Illustrations Foreword by Mark Dever Introduction: A Light on the Hill Chapter 1: “What Shall the Harvest Be?”: 1867–1878 Chapter 2: “A Helper of the Downtrodden and Lowly”: 1878–1882 Chapter 3: “With Conscience Void of Offence toward God and Man”: 1882–1884 Chapter 4: “We Do Our Own Thinking in This Church”: 1885–1889 Chapter 5: “We Have a Leader of National Reputation”: 1890–1895 Chapter 6: “The Future Is Bright with Promise”: 1896–1912 Chapter 7: “War, Fuel Famine, and Influenza Epidemics”: 1913–1918 Chapter 8: “No Modernism Will Be Tolerated at All in This Church”: 1919–1943 Chapter 9: “Holding Forth the Word of Life”: 1944–1955 Chapter 10: “A Beachhead for Evangelical Christianity”: 1956–1960 Chapter 11: “Jesus Doesn’t Need a Parking Lot”: 1961–1980 Chapter 12: “When a Christian Leader Falls”: 1981–1993 Chapter 13: “Preach, Pray, Love, and Stay”: 1994–2000 Chapter 14: “Doing Nothing and Church Planting”: 2001–Present Conclusion Afterword Acknowledgments General Index Scripture Index 

About the Author :
Caleb Morell (MDiv, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is an assistant pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church and a doctoral student in historical theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He lives with his wife and three children on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.


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  • ISBN-13: 9781433592898
  • Publisher: Crossway Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Crossway Books
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 352
  • Spine Width: 32 mm
  • Weight: 662 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1433592894
  • Publisher Date: 01 Apr 2025
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: The Surprising Story of How a Local Church in the Nation's Capital Influenced Evangelicalism
  • Width: 152 mm


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