List of Baptists
This is a list of Baptists. This list is not complete.
Preachers, theologians, and missionaries[change | change source]
- Chambers, Oswald, converted to Christianity under C. H. Spurgeon[1]
- Colson, Chuck, former top aide to President Richard Nixon [2]
- Falwell, Jerry, televangelist, founder of the Moral Majority[3]
- Graham, Billy [4]
- Ham, Mordecai, tent revivalist who preached the sermon where Billy Graham was converted to Christianity[5]
- Hyles, Jack, controversial pastor and leader of the Independent Baptist movement[6]
- King, Dr. Martin Luther (Jr.), Civil rights leader, Nobel Peace Prize recipient [7]
- MacArthur, John (Jr.), pastor and theologian[8]
- Rogers, Adrian, televangelical[9]
- Spurgeon, C. H., British pastor, known as "The Prince of Preachers"[10]
- Stanley, Charles, televangelist founder of In Touch Ministries[11]
Politicians[change | change source]
- Carter, Jimmy, Nobel Peace Prize recipient; 39th President of the United States [12]
- Huckabee, Mike, (R) former governor of Arkansas and 2008 Presidential candidate [13]
- Lincoln, Abraham, 16th President of the United States. Lincoln was raised in the Regular Baptist church, but did not practice any organized religion as an adult.[14]
- McCain, John, United States Senator (R) Arizona, Presidential candidate[15]
- Rockefeller, Nelson, U.S. Vice-President under Gerald Ford (1974-77)[16]
Entertainers[change | change source]
- Aiken, Clay, country music singer[17]
- Campbell, Glen, country music singer[18]
- Cash, Johnny, country music singer[19]
- Costner, Kevin, actor[20]
- Davis, Bette, actress and former Baptist[21]
- Holly, Buddy, rock 'n' roll singer[22]
- Murphy, Eddie[23]
- Norris, Chuck, actor[24]
Other Baptists[change | change source]
- Brown, Jim, former fullback for the Cleveland Browns[25]
- Mutombo, Dikembe, center for the Houston Rockets[26]
- Johnson, Zach, professional golfer, winner of the 2007 Masters Tournament[27]
- White, Reggie, professional football defensive end; member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame[28]
- Jesse James, an American outlaw, son of a Baptist minister[29]
- Rockefeller, John D, twentieth century oil tycoon[30]
- Bunyan, John, author of Pilgrim's Progress[12]
- Grisham, John, bestselling author of The Firm, A Painted House and Skipping Christmas.[31]
- LaHaye, Tim, co-author of the bestselling Left Behind series [32]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "131 Christians Everyone Should Know: Oswald Chambers" Archived 2008-04-13 at the Wayback Machine, Christian History & Biography. (undated).
- ↑ "The religion of Charles Colson, Nixon administration insider". www.adherents.com. Archived from the original on 2008-05-12. Retrieved 2008-05-16.
- ↑ Peter Applebome. "Jerry Falwell, Moral Majority Founder, Dies at 73 Archived 2017-02-03 at the Wayback Machine. The New York Times (May 16, 2007). Retrieved September 23, 2007.
- ↑ "The religion of Billy Graham, evangelist". www.adherents.com. Archived from the original on 2008-04-22. Retrieved 2008-05-16.
- ↑ "Mordecai Ham: Outspoken Evangelist" Archived 2005-03-23 at Archive.today. Christian History Institute. (June 2007). Retrieved September 23, 2007.
- ↑ Jack Hyles Home Page Archived 2007-09-29 at the Wayback Machine (undated). Retrieved September 23, 2007.
- ↑ . "Martin Luther King Biography" Archived 2011-02-22 at the Wayback Machine www.nobelprize.org Archived 2006-04-05 at the Wayback Machine retrieved September 20 2007
- ↑ Fisher Humphries. "Calvininsm and Theology Today" Archived 2007-09-27 at the Wayback Machine in The Center for Baptist Studies Archived 2009-04-13 at the Wayback Machine at Mercer University (undated). Retrieved September 21, 2007
- ↑ Michael Foust. "Adrian Rogers, Longtime Bellevue Pastor and Leader in Conservative Resurgence, Dies" Archived 2010-08-21 at the Wayback Machine Baptist Press (news agency) November 15, 2005. Retrieved September 21, 2007.
- ↑ ""C(harles) H(addon) Spurgeon Biography (1834-92)". biography.com.[dead link]
- ↑ "Dr. Charles Stanley Archived 2005-03-23 at Archive.today. In Touch Ministry (undated). Retrieved September 23, 2007.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 ""Let the Church Stand Up"". Time. Archived from the original on 2012-10-23.
- ↑ Gretel C. Kovach, Sarah Elkins, Suzanne Smalley and Sarah Kliff. "A Pastor's True Calling." Archived 2008-01-05 at the Wayback Machine Newsweek December 17 2007. Retrieved January 6 2008.
- ↑ "Says Record Shows Lincoln a Baptist" Archived 2012-10-24 at the Wayback Machine New York Times 31 October 1921. Retrieved 11 April 2008.
- ↑ Bruce Smith. McCain Says He's Been Baptist for Years Archived 2011-06-22 at the Wayback Machine. ABC News. September 17 2007 retrieved September 17 2007.
- ↑ "The Religious Affiliation of US President Nelson A. Rockefeller" Archived 2008-05-22 at the Wayback Machine. www.adherents.com Archived 2018-12-26 at the Wayback Machine, (undated). Retrieved March 27 2008.
- ↑ Holly Vicente Robaina. "Heart of Clay". Archived 2007-10-10 at the Wayback Machine Christianity Today (December 2005). Retrieved 3 October 2007.
- ↑ "The religion of Glen Campbell, rock and roll star". www.adherents.com. Archived from the original on 2008-05-14. Retrieved 2008-05-16.
- ↑ "The religion of Johnny Cash, country music star". www.adherents.com.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "The religion of Kevin Costner, actor and film director". www.adherents.com. Archived from the original on 2010-07-07. Retrieved 2008-05-16.
- ↑ "The religion of Bette Davis, actress". www.adherents.com. Archived from the original on 2011-10-19. Retrieved 2008-05-16.
- ↑ "The religion of Buddy Holly, rock and roll star". www.adherents.com. Archived from the original on 2008-05-22. Retrieved 2008-05-16.
- ↑ The religion of Eddie Murphy, actor, comedian Archived 2008-05-14 at the Wayback Machine actor, comedian
- ↑ Sara Horn. "Chuck Norris Tells How God's Plan Was Bigger Than His Own." Archived 2009-02-01 at the Wayback Machine Baptist Press. September 21 2004. Retrieved April 4 2008.
- ↑ "The religion of Jim Brown, pro-football player, actor". www.adherents.com. Archived from the original on 2008-05-12. Retrieved 2008-05-16.
- ↑ Hillary Wicai. "NBA Star Puts Faith to Work," Archived 2008-11-20 at the Wayback Machine Baptist Standard. January 8 2001. Retrieved July 7 2007
- ↑ Erin Roach, "Masters winner buoyed by faith, marriage" Archived 2012-10-05 at the Wayback Machine Baptist Press.
- ↑ "The religion of Reggie White, murderer turned Christian author". Archived from the original on 2006-05-04. Retrieved 2008-05-16.
- ↑ "The Life and Death of Jesse James - American Experience - PBS". www.pbs.org. Archived from the original on 2019-01-15. Retrieved 2019-02-12.
- ↑ "Baptists" Archived 2012-10-23 at the Wayback Machine Time. (June 7 1926). Retrieved March 26 2008.
- ↑ Martha Duffy. "Grisham's Law" Archived 2012-10-23 at the Wayback Machine. Time (May 8, 1995). Retrieved September 22, 2007.
- ↑ Cathy Lynn Grossman. "Prophesy Feeds Fire of Debate" Archived 2010-08-15 at the Wayback Machine USAToday (April 24, 2004). Retrieved September 22, 2007.
Other websites[change | change source]
- Christian Hall of Fame
- Famous BaptistsArchived 2012-05-27 at the Wayback Machine