Tom Malone: The Preacher from PontiacSword of the Lord Publishers, 2003 - 309 pages Among a generation of giants that brought fundamentalism to a position of prominence and influence in the twentieth century is "The preacher from Pontiac," Dr. Tom Malone, founder and longtime pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church of Pontiac, Michigan, as well as founder and president of Midwestern Baptist College. The reach of his ministry has been worldwide. Although a prominent, influential figure today, Dr. Malone truly had a humble beginning. Reared in a broken home in the rural South in the Depression era, he struggled through the hardships of the times to prepare for the life of service that God had planned for him. Here is the story of Tom Malone, his wife, Joyce, and the great ministries that have come about through their labors. It will excite you and encourage you to see what God will do through His faithful servants. - Back cover. |
Contents
Early Years | 3 |
Only God Knew It | 15 |
Instant Soul Winner | 25 |
Days at Bob Jones College | 35 |
Early Ministry | 51 |
Turning the Corner | 63 |
Miracle Church | 71 |
Unbeatable Combination | 79 |
Tragedy Strikes | 155 |
Midwestern Baptist Seminary Opens | 165 |
Dwelling Together in Unity | 185 |
Evangelistic Ministries | 199 |
Ministry of Writing | 211 |
Holy Land Tours | 221 |
Changing Times | 227 |
A Passion for Souls | 233 |
War Years | 89 |
Missionary Church | 95 |
New Dimensions | 101 |
Back to School | 111 |
Influences From Godly Men | 117 |
Growing Pains | 125 |
Getting Others Involved | 141 |
How Dr Malone Does It | 241 |
Overcoming Obstacles | 253 |
Family Life and Hobbies | 263 |
Character Counts | 271 |
The Value of One Soul | 285 |
Issues of the Day | 299 |
Common terms and phrases
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