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Thomas Jefferson Bowen (1814–1875) was an American expatriate Baptist missionary who spent considerable time of his missionary activities in Ijaye, Ogbomosho and a few other towns within the present Oyo State. His work established the foundation of the Baptist mission in Nigeria.
Jul 10, 2018 · July 10, 2018. Missionaries You Should Know: Thomas Jefferson Bowen. Thomas Jefferson Bowen was a brilliant and bold adventurer for Jesus Christ. As a pioneer missionary, he was willing to enter areas that others were not. In 1850, he opened Southern Baptist work on the west coast of Africa, in what today is called Nigeria.
Feb 2, 2024 · NASHVILLE (BP) – Thomas Jefferson Bowen was the first Southern Baptist missionary to focus on winning Muslims to Christ and the first missionary sent by the convention to Central or South America, but generations have not known his name.
Thomas Bowen was brave enough to be one of the first missionaries to bring the gospel to the interior of Africa and face its dangers — known and unknown. He was also brave enough to stand in battle — literally — against injustice.
Pastor Emeritus | Christ Memorial Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Joseph Freeman. East Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Rev. Donald Fitsgerald. Christian Valley Baptist Church.
Apr 26, 2024 · April 26, 2024 By Baptist Press. Thomas Jefferson Bowen was the first Southern Baptist missionary to focus on winning Muslims to Christ and the first missionary sent by the convention to Central or South America, but generations have not known his name.
Home. Christ Memorial Missionary Baptist Church has a small beginning, but the results of this church's Christian efforts can be felt throughout Columbus , the state and even the nation. The church was organized on Wednesday evening, January 23, 1946, when 23 persons met at the home of the late Deacon & Mrs. Lee Williams at 448 N. Garfield.
