In the Shadow of the Rock

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Geoffrey Thomas has lived a memorable life. But despite his achievements, he tells his story as a man comfortably living in the shadow of something and Someone greater. Geoff shares his upbringing in Wales, his ministerial training in the United States, and his family life and ministry that stretched over fifty years at Alfred Place Baptist Church in Aberystwyth. Throughout the book, the winsome Welshman introduces us to a host of leaders he has befriended over the years, giving a valuable perspective on the transatlantic evangelical scene. And most of all, you will read of Geoff’s love for the Rock of his salvation. 

The autobiography of Geoff Thomas and his ministry for over 50 years to the people of Aberystwyth and to the wider world. During Geoff’s time in Alfred Place Church he preached through (almost) every verse in the Bible. Geoff received his theological training at Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, where he was especially influenced by the teaching of Professors John Murray, Cornelius Van Til, and E.J. Young. Westminster awarded him an honorary doctorate in 2011. In a day when self-promotion is common, this is the story of a ministry deliberately placed under the shadow of Jesus in order to have a wider impact than any man could.

Table of Contents: 1. Dad 2. Mam 3. My Hometown 4. Schools and a Church 5. University in Cardiff 6. Seminary Days, Philadelphia 7. Coming Home to Wales and Marriage 1964 8. Aberystwyth, a Small Town with Everything 9. Christianity in Aberystwyth in the 20th Century 10. Alfred Place Baptist Church (Independent) 11. Beginning as a Preacher 12. Key Friends and Formative Influences 13. Some Memorable Conversations 14. Some Special Christian Witness in Aberystwyth

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