George Washington Truett

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George Washington Truett also George W. Truett (May 6, 1867 – July 7, 1944) was a Southern Baptist minister and writer.

1 Early Life & Education
2 Life as a Pastor
3 Trivia
4 Published Works
5 References
6 External Links

[edit] Early Life & Education

Truett was born on a farm^[1] in Hayesville, North Carolina, to Charles L. Truett and Mary R. Kimsey. He attended from 1893, and became a graduate of Baylor University in June of 1897.

[edit] Life as a Pastor

He pastored the First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas from 1897 to 1944. He also served as president of the Baptist World Alliance and the Southern Baptist Convention.

Truett died on July 7, 1944 in Dallas, Texas.

[edit] Trivia

The seminary at Baylor University, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, is named after Truett.[1]
Truett-McConnell College in Cleveland, Georgia, a private, liberal arts college operated under the auspices of the Georgia Baptist Convention, is named after both Truett and Truett's cousin, Fernando C. McConnell. The college was founded in 1946.

[edit] Published Works

George W. Truett (1915). We Would see Jesus: and other Sermons. New York: Fleming H. Revell.
George W. Truett (1917). A Quest for Souls. Harper & Brothers.
George W. Truett (1954). After His likeness. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans.
George W. Truett (1973). Sermons from Paul (George W. Truett Library). Grand Rapids: Baker Book House. ISBN 0-8010-8796-1.