George Washington Truett also George W. Truett (May 6, 1867 – July 7, 1944) was a Southern Baptist minister and writer. He was one of the most significant Southern Baptist preachers of his era. He was invited by President Woodrow Wilson both to address the Allied forces in Europe and gave a particularly memorable speech supporting freedom of religion on the steps of the US Capitol in 1920. [1]
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Early Life & Education
Truett was born on a farm[2] in Hayesville, North Carolina, to Charles L. Truett and Mary R. Kimsey. He attended from 1893, and became a graduate of Baylor University in June of 1897.
Life as a Pastor
He pastored the First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas from 1897 to 1944. He also served as president of the Baptist World Alliance and the Southern Baptist Convention. Truett died on July 7, 1944 in Dallas, Texas.
Trivia
- The seminary at Baylor University, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, is named after Truett.[1]
- Truett-McConnell College in Cleveland, Georgia, a private, liberal arts college operated under the auspices of the Georgia Baptist Convention, is named after both Truett and Truett's cousin, Fernando C. McConnell. The college was founded in 1946.
- George W. Truett Elementary School is part of the Dallas Independent School District.
Published Works
- George W. Truett (1915). We Would see Jesus: and other Sermons. New York: Fleming H. Revell.
- George W. Truett (1917). A Quest for Souls. Harper & Brothers.
- George W. Truett (1954). After His likeness. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans.
- George W. Truett (1973). Sermons from Paul (George W. Truett Library). Grand Rapids: Baker Book House. ISBN 0-8010-8796-1.
