October 16, 2024 12:00 PM –1:00 PM
Lunch & Learn: The Life and Legacy of Reverend Sam P. Jones
Overview
Join us for a lecture by Reverend Scott Shepard on Reverend Sam P. Jones, a 19th-century Methodist evangelist known for his dynamic preaching and role in the temperance movement.
The lecture will cover Jones' rise from obscurity to national fame, his personal struggles, and his eventual redemption and ministry in Cartersville, Georgia. Jones reached an estimated 25 million people, influencing figures like Thomas G. Ryman, who built the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
Admission
The lecture is free for members and $9 for non-members.
