Through Strife to Victory: Chapter 6 – The Controversy

As was seen in Chapter V, at first the controversy was only among the leaders, but gradually the ‘common folk,’ the members of the church also became involved. This was evident, first of all, in the Eastern Avenue congregation. It had been in 1920 that the congregation received a new minister. Along with the new minister there was also an awakening. The people heard a message from the pulpit which warmed their hearts. The congregation immediately noticed a new emphasis, and an important one....