From t rom the day Christ began His earthly ministry, He has used men and women, common and great, to spread the priceless story of His saving grace. Most of these received no carthly rewards. Many have been forgotten. But there were a few whose influence and commnitinent were so great that they left an indelible mark on the church and Christian thinking. Here are the stories of sixty four of those kaders, contributed by experts including J. L Packer, F. F. Bruce, John Pollock, and Ruth Tucker. You will read of such great leaders as the apostle Paul, Augustine, Francis of Assisi, John Wyclif, Martin Luther, William Tyndale, John Calvin, John Bunyan, John and Charles Wesley, William Carey, Elizabeth Fry, Charles H. Spurgeon, D. L. Moody, Francis Schaeffer, and Billy Graham Each article contains three elements. First is a brief chronology of the person's life for quick reference. This is followed by a general introduction, delineating his place in the Christian church. Then a more detailed biographical sketch discusses the individual's character and contribution to church history. Color photographs, illustrations, charts, and maps appear throughout the text, enriching your understanding, Great Leaders of the Christian Church is an, inspiring resource for pastors, teachers, and others who would like