A Light on the Hill: The Surprising Story of How a Local Church in the Nation’s Capital Influenced Evangelicalism

by Caleb_Morell

Publisher:

Crossway

, 2025

Overview

Capitol Hill Baptist Church, located just blocks away from the center of American power, has a rich 150-year history. Its members have participated in significant world events, advocated for religious freedoms, and spoken out against the moral failings of the times. There’s no doubt this church has had a unique impact on evangelicalism from a significant location. But these lively characters and their unique experiences only tell part of this engaging narrative.

Through real-life stories, A Light on the Hill reveals how God works through church bodies and remains faithful during times of uncertainty. Exploring themes such as pastoral ministry, faithfulness, courage, racial reconciliation, church and politics, and more, this book will help readers see the long-term effects of faithful church ministries. Ultimately they will be encouraged to invest in a local church and preserve the gospel for the next generation.

Key Features

• Reveals how God works through church bodies.
• Explores themes such as pastoral ministry, faithfulness, courage, racial reconciliation.
• Encourages to invest in a local church and preserve the gospel for the next generation.

Product Details

• Title: A Light on the Hill: The Surprising Story of How a Local Church in the Nation's Capital Influenced Evangelicalism
• Author: Caleb_Morell
• Publisher: Crossway
• Print Publication Date: 2025
• Logos Release Date: 2025
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subject: Evangelicalism
• ISBNs: 9781433592911, 9781433592904, 1433592916, 1433592908
• Resource ID: LLS:LGHTHLLVNGLCLSM
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-03-12T14:25:10Z

About Caleb_Morell

Caleb Morell, (MDiv, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is an assistant pastor Capitol Hill Baptist Church and a doctoral student in historical theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He lives with his wife and three children on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.