Record #:

3848

Author(s):

Fitzgibbons, Ellen

Abstract:

After the Revolution, many people turned away from the formal rituals of the Anglican Church. A revival movement swept the state. Sermons became more lively and relevant to farm and backcountry life. Large crowds came to hear preachers, and many denominations increased.

Source:

Tar Heel Junior Historian (NoCar F 251 T3x), Vol. 37 Issue 2, Spring 1998, p14-15, il

Subject(s):

Evangelistic work; Revivals

Record #:

24672

Author(s):

Ramsey, Gertrude

Abstract:

Billy Graham (1918-) is a popular evangelist in the south; the author discusses why the preacher is able to reach multitudes of people with diverse ideas and backgrounds.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 20, February 1955, p24-26, por

Subject(s):

Evangelists; Evangelistic work; Graham, William Franklin (Billy) Jr., 1918-

Record #:

44057

Author(s):

Griffin, Deborah

Abstract:

A native of Rocky Mount, Royce Williams committed his life to Christ at age nine. A graduate of Campbell University and Southeastern Theological Seminary, he has, after a long career in the ministry, become an itinerant evangelist.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 16 Issue 2, March 2024, p8-11, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Evangelists; Evangelistic work; Evangelists--Rocky Mount

Record #:

44059

Author(s):

Motley, Gene

Abstract:

The Rev. Dr. Wallace Phillips is senior pastor and founder of Carpenter's Shop International Church, headquartered in Ahoskie. The organization is now in its 32ne year of existence and is on television in 182 countries.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 16 Issue 2, March 2024, p28-31, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Evangelistic work; Carpenter's Shop International Church (Ahoskie)