Cry Aloud, Spare Not: The Story of W. E. Dowell: 1914-2002

He was Jerry Falwell's first ministry mentor. He became a leader in the largest organization of independent Baptists in the world. His preaching ministry took him to six continents.He left behind a legacy of churches, colleges-and multiplied thousands of faithful followers of Jesus Christ.Cry Aloud, Spare Not: The Story of W. E. Dowell explores the life of an extraordinary leader, from his humble Texas roots, to his first ministry experiences during the depths of The Great Depression, to his work as a broadcaster and early televangelist, to his leadership of the largest church in the State of Missouri. This book also examines Dowell's relationship with the controversial and enigmatic Texas preacher, J. Frank Norris. Norris was the original independent Baptist and the pastor of the nation's first mega-church, but he had a dark side, one that Dowell ultimately witnessed firsthand. Dowell's decision to oppose and break with Norris demonstrated Dowell's character and courage as an authentic servant-leader. Dowell was fearless in the controversial stands he took on the moral and political issues of his day. With these, he helped to pave the way for the eventual formation of movements such as the Moral Majority, as well as the rise of the religious right in America.This story is brought to life by Dowell's own grandson, Stephen E. Dowell. It is saturated with details gleaned from personal interviews, recordings, and letters. Though an exhaustive and thoroughly researched study, this is no "dry-as-dust" biography. It is filled with captivating dialogue and vivid descriptions that will capture the reader's imagination and reveal a man of God who, like the Apostle Paul, "fought a good fight" and "finished [his] course." Cry Aloud, Spare Not: The Story of W. E. Dowell is sure to inspire.

Author: Stephen E. Dowell
Publisher: Pilgrimage Road Press
Published: 04/26/2017
Pages: 484
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.83lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.97d
ISBN: 9780996989282

About the Author
Stephen E. Dowell is the grandson of W. E. Dowell. He teaches general studies courses at Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. Dowell is also a worship leader and Sunday school teacher at Springfield's Baptist Temple, and he has extensive experience as a dramatist. His dramatic works include The Bob Hughes Story and Donnelson's Dream. Dowell has been married to Robin since 1987. The Dowells have three children, Matthew, Nicole, and Isaac.

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