P c nelson biography of barack

This Week in AG History — July 15, 1939

By Darrin Rodgers
Originally published on AG-News, Mon, 15 Jul 2013 – 6:57 PM CST

Peter Christopher Nelson (1868-1942), the legendary Assemblies of God educator and theologian, had a rocky beginning in the ministry.

His first sermon, delivered in 1889 as a budding Baptist preacher, was heard by a small crowd of 35 people.

P c nelson biography of barack obama

He was not sure if his message deserved the title “sermon.” He instead called it “my feeble effort.” He recalled, “Although nobody expected very much of me, all were disappointed.” Only two people returned to hear the young P.

C. Nelson’s second sermon. Despite feeling crushed and questioning his call to the ministry, Nelson persevered in pursuing his vocation.

This experience of failure caused Nelson to place great value on education and sermon preparation.

Nelson wrote about the lessons he learned from his first sermo