Leading the Way for 200 Years: The Story of the First Baptist Church of Huntsville, Alabama 1809–2009

Leading the Way for 200 Years: The Story of the First Baptist Church of Huntsville, Alabama 1809–2009

Bruce Gourley. Nashville: Fields Publishing, Inc., 2009. 288 pp. (Hardback).

It has been appropriately said that history is “His story.” Because of the highly readable, interesting and significant account of the founding, history, growth and impact of First Baptist Church, Huntsville, readers will be both informed and inspired.

In actuality, it is a moving account of the beginning, growth and current impact of First, Huntsville, as it observes its 200th birthday. Typical of most Baptist churches, this body of believers focuses on worship, fellowship, work and evangelism.

A Georgia native, the author is a graduate of Mercer University in Macon, Ga., and holds a doctorate in history from Auburn University.

Warning: Don’t pick up this book unless you have ample time because of its content, along with the style and motivation of the author.