Clarence Jordan
Clarence Jordan (1912-1969) was an extraordinary theologian, pacifist, founder of Koinonia Farms, author of the Cotton Patch version of the Gospels and hero to us all. In addition to his remarkable legacy, Jordan has Jeff Street connections.
Jordan was a Southern Baptist Seminary graduate and the Superintendent of Missions for the Long Run Baptist Association in Louisville in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Jordan was responsible for getting Henlee Barnette as pastor at Jeff Street's predecessor, the Union Gospel Mission and Jordan made some visits to the Mission during those days.
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There's a story about Jordan, when he was getting a red-carpet tour of another minister's church. With pride the minister pointed to the rich, imported pews and luxurious decoration. As they stepped outside, darkness was falling, and a spotlight shone on a huge cross atop the steeple. "That cross alone cost us ten thousand dollars," the minister said with a satisfied smile. "You got cheated," said Jordan. "Times were when Christians could get them for free."
Jordan was a Southern Baptist Seminary graduate and the Superintendent of Missions for the Long Run Baptist Association in Louisville in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Jordan was responsible for getting Henlee Barnette as pastor at Jeff Street's predecessor, the Union Gospel Mission and Jordan made some visits to the Mission during those days.
For more info on St. Clarence, click here.
There's a story about Jordan, when he was getting a red-carpet tour of another minister's church. With pride the minister pointed to the rich, imported pews and luxurious decoration. As they stepped outside, darkness was falling, and a spotlight shone on a huge cross atop the steeple. "That cross alone cost us ten thousand dollars," the minister said with a satisfied smile. "You got cheated," said Jordan. "Times were when Christians could get them for free."
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