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Criswell: His Life and Times Hardcover – April 2, 2024

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When the name W. A. Criswell is read or heard, certain thoughts come to mind. Many likely remember him as a president of the Southern Baptist Convention, or the founder of the Criswell College in Dallas, Texas, or the senior pastor for five decades of one of the largest Baptist churches in America, or even one of the key figures during the Conservative Resurgence. All of these are acknowledgments of the importance of the life of Criswell, but these do not necessarily capture who he was as a man, as a husband, as a father, as a friend and mentor.

O.S. Hawkins was closely mentored by Criswell and was his pastoral successor. In Criswell: His Life and Times, Hawkins takes on the task of capturing the life of one of the most important figures in modern Baptist history. He discusses his humble upbringing, the dedication of his parents to ensure he received a proper education, his early years as a pastor, and how his love for the church influenced those around him over the course of his life. It is a biography that is both admiring and honest, and written with the knowledge of someone who could only know Criswell as a friend and a mentor. 

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O. S. Hawkins, a native of Fort Worth, Texas, is a graduate of TCU (BBA) and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MDiv, PhD). He is Chancellor of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the former pastor of the historic First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, and is President Emeritus of GuideStone Financial Resources, the world’s largest Christian-screened mutual fund serving 250,000 church workers and Christian university personnel with an asset base exceeding twenty billion dollars, where he served as President/CEO from 1997-2022. Hawkins is the author of more than fifty books, including the best-selling Joshua Code and the entire Code Series of devotionals published by HarperCollins/Thomas Nelson with sales of more than three million copies. Criswell: His Life and Times is the sequel to his previous book, In the Name of God: The Colliding Lives, Legends, and Legacies of J. Frank Norris and George W. Truett. He preaches in churches and conferences across the nation. He is married to his wife, Susie, and has two daughters, two sons-in-law, and six grandchildren. 
 

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ B&H Books (April 2, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1430086076
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1430086079
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.3 x 0.9 x 9.3 inches
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O. S. Hawkins, a native of Fort Worth, Texas, is a graduate of TCU (BBA) and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MDiv, PhD). He is Senior Advisor and Ambassador at Large for Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the former pastor of the historic First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, and is President Emeritus of GuideStone Financial Resources, the world’s largest Christian-screened mutual fund serving 250,000 church workers and Christian university personnel with an asset base exceeding twenty billion dollars, where he served as President/CEO from 1997-2022.

Hawkins is the author of more than 50 books, including the best-selling Joshua Code and the entire Code series of devotionals published by HarperCollins/Thomas Nelson with sales of more than three million copies. Criswell:His Life and Times is the sequel to his previous book, In the Name of God: The Colliding Lives, Legends, and Legacies of J.Frank Norris and George W. Truett.

He preaches in churches and conferences across the nation. He is married to his wife, Susie, and has two daughters, two sons-in-law, and six grandchildren. Visit him at OSHawkins.com and follow him on Twitter @OSHawkins.

Dr. Hawkins is the author of more than 50 books including the best-selling “Code Series” with over two million in print, including The Joshua Code: 52 Scripture Verses every Believer Should Know, The Bible Code: Finding Jesus in Every Book in the Bible, The Christmas Code: Daily Devotionals Celebrating The Advent Season, and The Easter Code: A 40-Day Journey To The Cross.

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This book is a brief history about one of the greatest pastor's in the United States. It is a historical account of his journey from living in poverty to being a pastored a church that eventually became one of the largest churches in the United States. Just a great book about an amazing man.
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Debbie Strauch
5.0 out of 5 stars It will make you laugh, cry, be in awe and be angry
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
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I could not put this book down. I loved Dr. Criswell and I love this church. There are many things that I never knew and it was so riveting. Ann Criswell had an angelic voice and I wish she would have sang in the church. How impressive she was able to sing with the Ralph Carmichael Orchestra. The book was written where the stories would go back and forth and then be told again in a later chapter, but overall, it was educational, inspiring, and informative. What a role model Criswell was and what an impact he made in many lives around the world.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful, Moving, Encouraging
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024
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A wonderful book that I read in 3 days! For many of us who were touched by Dr. Criswell's ministry, the author offered insights - both positive and negative - into Dr. Criswell's preaching and leadership. That author knew Dr. Criswell intimately, pastored the same church and revealed information that was not known during Criswell's lifetime. The only disappointment was the author omitting Dr. Mac Brunson's time at First Baptist (before the current Dr. Jeffress), his relationship with Mrs. Criswell, and the inability to change the church's culture.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024
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This book is a brief history about one of the greatest pastor's in the United States. It is a historical account of his journey from living in poverty to being a pastored a church that eventually became one of the largest churches in the United States. Just a great book about an amazing man.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024
This book is a brief history about one of the greatest pastor's in the United States. It is a historical account of his journey from living in poverty to being a pastored a church that eventually became one of the largest churches in the United States. Just a great book about an amazing man.
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Mark
5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful well researched!
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
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Compelling and captivating biography of Dr. W. A. Criswell, written by a former pastor of First Baptist Church Dallas, who knew him, and served with him. Dr. Hawkins writes with a passionate desire to reveal the life and times of this incredible Pastor, Church builder and Statesman. Well, balanced, enables the reader to glimpse the heart and challenges of one of America’s greatest ministers of the gospel❤️
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Carolyn Dorman
5.0 out of 5 stars It was a good price.
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
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The Easter things were great. Used them for My Church Community Easter egg hunt. The children had a wonderful time and used some for my great Grandchildren family Easter egg hunt. They loved it.
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LJH
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2024
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OS Hawkins is an excellent author because of his relationship with Dr. Creswell. This book is such a blessing to Reed and I highly recommended.
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Rebecca Nance
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is Great
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
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Recommend to read. Dr Criswell a great preacher. Has a lot of interesting stories to tell
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The Traveler
5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating look into Dr. Criswell's life
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024
I was provided an advance copy of this book and devoured it in two days! What an interesting life O.S. Hawkins has chronicled, and he's the perfect man to do it. Hawkins was Criswell's hand-picked successor at First Baptist Church Dallas (one of the Southern Baptist Convention's largest), and he weaves the story of this enigmatic preacher with skill. It reads like a novel - intrigue, love lost (or never gotten), infighting, quelling revolutions within the church, and much, much more. If you're interested in W.A. Criswell's life, you won't find a better biography than this one!
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