Attention Old Paths Revival Seekers

05/29/2026

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05/24/2026

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05/21/2026

Well, this pertains to the old time preachers of yesteryear because they loved Virginia enough to teach & preach The Gospel & as many as 40 were locked up in jail for as much as 5 months for preaching without a license! & We can't even say Amen in a church service?!!! C'mon Virginia!!!
📖 Acts 5:42 KJV 📖 ✌️😎 Buddah Bic

05/21/2026

In the 1700s, dozens of colonial-era Baptist and "New Light" preachers were imprisoned in Virginia for preaching without an Anglican (Church of England) license. While there isn't one single consolidated roster, historians estimate that over 40 preachers were jailed in Virginia at the same time at the height of this religious persecution.

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The most prominent names on this historical list include:
James Ireland: Imprisoned and nearly poisoned in the Culpeper jail for five months. He courageously continued to preach to massive crowds through his cell window.
John Weatherford: Incarcerated in Chesterfield County for five months. Like Ireland, he preached to crowds through the bars until his release was secured by Patrick Henry.
John Waller, Lewis Craig, & James Childs: The very first group of Baptist preachers arrested and jailed in Spotsylvania County in 1768.
Jeremiah Walker: Imprisoned for over six months in Chesterfield County.
Elijah Craig: A well-known preacher locked up in Caroline County (near Bowling Green).

Additional figures who suffered incarceration or harassment across Virginia include Thomas Ammon, John Pickett, William McClannahan, John Burrus, and James Greenwood.

The early records of these events, including the specific counties they were arrested in, are maintained by groups preserving denominational archives. You can read more about their personal stories and tribulations on the Baptist History Homepage or learn about their defiance on the Captive Faith platform. To connect with others researching these specific colonial figures, you can also join discussions on the Baptists Preserving History Facebook Group.

Prisoners in Church History

05/20/2026

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05/20/2026

An Old time Preacher with conviction & Backbone!

American Minute with Bill Federer Persecution of Virginia Baptists shaped James Madison’s views Defending Liberty of Conscience In times of crisis people turn to Christ, and following the crisis of the French and Indian War, there was a move towards religion in the colonies. Virginia’s governmen...

05/20/2026

Thankful for the old timers who fought for our rights & practiced what they Preached! Amen!✌️😎

The lock and key from this jail is in the Virginia Baptist History Museum in Richmond, and can be viewed at Early congregations also gathered at their own risk, as when the well-bred men of Culpepe…

05/20/2026

Well... Even so come quickly Lord Jesus!!!

05/19/2026

I've been talking to Kevin the passed few years occasionally mentioning the gospel. Well today, with a smile on his face (I don't ever know when he didn't! 😆)he said that he started going to church!
I said "that's GR8! But you know church doesn't save anyone!" He said "I know." I asked "are you/have you been born again!" He said "no". I said "would you like to be?" He said "Yes!" Well the rest is HIS story!PTL that Kevin Just got saved!!! A-MEN!!!
Somebody Say Amen!!!
Keep him In your prayers as he begins his new Journey with Jesus! The Saviour of the 🌎 world!🌍
To God Be The Glory!
ALL FOR HIS GLORY!!!
📖 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-57&58 KJV 📖

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