Northern Baptists, while devoted to ending African slavery in the United States, maintain a vibrant foreign missionary force throughout the war years. That they are able to continue robust work in foreign nations is a testimony to the strength of their missions programs. This is not to say, however, that all goes well for Northern…
Today is designated national fast day in the United States, as declared by the government. Many sermons are preached on this occasion, including a discourse by Northern Baptist minister Daniel C. Eddy to the combined congregations of the First Baptist Church and Tabernacle Baptist Church, both of Philadelphia, the latter of which Eddy serves as…
Baptist churches South and North navigate the war years in a variety of ways. Many Baptist churches of the Confederacy are forced to close their doors due to the loss of so many members to the army, lack of pastoral leadership, economic pressures, proximity to army activity, confiscation by the Union Army, or a combination…