In the Shadow of the Rock - Hardcover

by Geoffrey Thomas (Author)

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.

Table of Contents:

1. Dad

2. Mam

3. The Town Where I Grew Up

4. My Schooling and My Church

5. University in Cardiff

6. Seminary Days, Philadelphia, 1961-1964

7. Coming Home to Wales and Marriage, 1964

8. Aberystwyth, a Small Town with Almost Everything

9. Christianity in Aberystwyth in the Twentieth Century

10. Alfred Place Baptist Church

11. Beginning as a Preacher

12. My Journal

13. Key Brothers and Formative Influences

14. Some Memorable Conversations

15. The Ministry of Mercy in Aberystwyth.

16. Epilogue

Author Biography

Geoffrey Thomas was the pastor Alfred Place Baptist Church in Aberystwyth, Wales, for over 50 years. During that time Geoff preached through (almost) every word of 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. Geoff is still a frequent conference speaker all over the world. He also holds the position of Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan.