Independent/Nondenominational - Religious Group Timeline Association
Associated with All Entries - Religious Groups
Events
| Event | Introduction | Type |
|---|---|---|
| American Bible Society Founded | The American Bible Society (est. 1816) is a faith-based voluntary society that distributes millions of Bibles throughout the country. | |
| National Association of Evangelicals Founded | The National Association of Evangelicals was founded in 1942 to provide representation for evangelicals in Washington, D.C., and with the broadcasting industry. | |
| Sojourners Magazine | Sojourners magazine, founded in 1971, promoted a greater prominence of liberal Christian views on social issues within the evangelical community. | |
| The American Sunday School Union | In 1817, the American Sunday School Union formed as a faith-based voluntary society to spread education and knowledge of the Bible throughout the country. |
Biographies
| Name | Introduction |
|---|---|
| Jakes, Thomas Dexter "T.D." | Thomas Dexter "T.D." Jakes (1957-present) is a popular televised pastor known for his large church services, bestselling books, and cable ministry programs. |
| Ockenga, Harold John | Harold John Ockenga (1905-1985) led the new evangelical movement by helping co-found Fuller Seminary, the National Association of Evangelicals, and Christianity Today. |
