George Washington Truett | |
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| Born | May 6, 1867 Hayesville, North Carolina, US |
| Died | July 7, 1944 (aged 77) Dallas, Texas, US |
| Education | Grayson College, Baylor University |
| Occupation | Pastor |
| Years active | 1890–1944 |
| Spouse | Josephine "Jo" Jenkins Truett (married 1894–1944, his death) |
| Parent(s) | Charles L. and Mary R. Kimsey Truett |
| Religion | Southern Baptist |
| Church | First Baptist Church of Dallas (1897–1944) |
| Ordained | Whitewright Baptist Church (1890) |
Offices held | President, Southern Baptist Convention (1927–1929) |
George Washington Truett, also known as George W. Truett (May 6, 1867 – July 7, 1944), was an American clergyman who was the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, from 1897 until 1944, and the president of the Southern Baptist Convention from 1927 to 1929.[1][2] He was one of the "most famous Southern Baptist" preachers and writers of his era while still known today effectively for his educational impact among his many generational ministry legacies in addition to his exegetical preaching and outstanding oratorical skill.[3]
- ^ George Washington Truett Papers Accession #0095, The Texas Collection, Baylor University
- ^ Perez, Joan. "TRUETT, GEORGE WASHINGTON". The Handbook of Texas. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
- ^ Canipe, Lee (2011). A Baptist Democracy: Separating God and Caesar in the Land of the Free. Mercer University Press. pp. 128–129. ISBN 9780881462395.