Donald Grey Barnhouse was an American Christian preacher, pastor, theologian, radio pioneer and writer. For 33 years he was pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church (TPC) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1927-60). In 1931 he founded Revelation magazine which was renamed Eternity in 1950 (it was closed in 1988).
He may have died 60 years ago but his radio broadcasting program The Bible study Hour is still available under a new name *Dr. Barnhouse & the Bible. *
Donald was born on 28th march 1895 in Watsonville, California. After graduation from high school he enrolled at the Biola Institute in 1912. He also studied at the University of Chicago and Princeton Theological Seminary.
In 1917 he enlisted in the army before completing his studies at Princeton. First Lieutenant Barnhouse, was ordained in April 1918 by the Presbyterian Church of the USA.
In 1927 he became pastor of TPC in Philadelphia. Under his influence (1927-60) the congregation became, and continues to be, the conservative Presbyterian church in Center City
1931 saw him publish the magazine Revelation - which contained his sermons. expositions and religious interpretations of current affairs. 1950 he founded Eternity magazine - a monthly publication - he wrote a ‘Window to the World’ column for each issue between 1931-60. He also wrote a number of books and articles, (See ‘Works’)
He was a pioneer in preaching over the radio. Hie programs were taped and the program continues on the air today. In 1949 he began a weekly in-depth study of the Book of Romans- this continued until his death in 1960.
Donald was married twice. He married Ruth and they had 4 children. She died of cancer in 1944
Several years later he married his second wife, Margaret who was the widow of Douglas Bell. They made their home on a farm near Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
He continued to pastor at TBC, carry on his broadcasting and write.
Donald died on 5th November 1960, in a Philadelphia Hospital, one month after being diagnosed with a large malignant brain tumour.
His authoritative voice held my attention, his physical appearance was arresting, and his preaching was teaching of the highest intellectual order… I always marveled at the simplicity of the faith of this very intelligent and learned man
C. Everett Koop, Former US Surgeon General -for 20 years a member of TBC
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