French Camp Academy and Reformed
Theological Seminary have just published an extensive volume chronicling the life of Samuel Coleman Patterson, evangelist and former president of both
institutions. It details the simple, Christ-like, devoted life of Sam C. Patterson
through his years as a young man, a pastor, a U.S. Navy chaplain, president of
French Camp Academy, founder and president of Reformed Theological Seminary, and
life-long evangelist who led hundreds to Christ. Few men have been a more humble servant of
God or a stronger influence on others’ lives for the Kingdom of God.
Few
people have had the influence on the multitudes of lives that Sam Patterson
had. He was truly a “shirt sleeve”
pastor who was at home with old and young, black and white, rich and poor,
Christian and non-Christian.. Anyone
interested in the life of such a humble Christian leader should be greatly blessed
by reading How Big Is Your God: The Spiritual Legacy of Sam Patterson, Evangelist.
Not
only does this book explore the vast influence of a compelling educator,
pastor, and evangelist, it also details for the first time the founding of
Reformed Theological Seminary, which was the primary catalyst in the formation
of the Presbyterian Church in America.
It is no exaggeration to say that Sam Patterson's vision and drive
changed the face of southern Presbyterianism.
Exhaustively researched with never-before-seen documents, this book will
be a resource for church historians for years to come.
His seventeen
years at French Camp Academy detail the strong influence he had on young lives
with problems not of their own making. The chapter on evangelism shows vividly
how God used “Mr. Pat” so effectively in leading large numbers of men, women,
and children into eternal life with Him.
This book will make the hundreds who knew “Mr. Pat” laugh and cry
alternately and will cause those who didn’t know him to wish they had! Multiple
groups and individuals will find this book a must for their bookshelves---high
school, college, and seminary students; college and seminary classes in church
history, church polity, and contemporary religion; church & Sunday School
members; pastors and lay leaders; home study groups; evangelical Christians in
general; the multitude of Sam Patterson's friends across the South.
The long awaited biography of Reverend Sam C. Patterson (of
French Camp and Reformed Theological Seminary fame) has now been published and is available through the
RTS Bookstore in Jackson,
phone 601.923.1616. The discounted cost through March 3, 2011, is "6.95.
Madison Heights' Building Plans
Madison Heights Presbyterian Church (PCA) has purchased 18 acres of land strategically located in Madison County on Bozeman Road near Reunion Parkway. We recently unveiled the future master plan for the church, which encompasses three phases of growth. We hope to begin construction in the near future. More pictures.
To check out the Madison Heights web page click here.
Redeemer's 2009 - 2010 Capital Campaign
You will want to know about the work that Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA) is doing in Jackson. Join with them in praying for the success of their Capital Campaign which they began in October 2009. See what the Lord hath done! King Jesus is building his church!
