George W.
Truett
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The "devout dogmatist," George W. Truett pastored the famous First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas for 44 years. When he took the pastorate there were 715 members; when he left there were over 7,000. His preaching was powerful, but seldom expository. He preached extemporaneously, following a very limited outline written on the backs of envelopes. His application and illustrations were especially strong, and his delivery was powerful. He was adroit at evangelistic preaching and revivals. In a hunting accident, he killed his best friend and the sheriff of Dallas County. The pain of this event almost drove him from the ministry. It is said that his preaching was "like a cavalry charge." One biographer said, "He was gifted with access to the human heart."
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