The Most Influential Christians- ever. Just released, #15- #20

Jan. 15, 2012 - PRLog -- www.toptenchristians.wordpress.com-  Ken Lambert and Abby Matzke (co-authors) have just released an intriguing list.  As part of their recent survey and pending book ranking the Top 10 Most Influential Christians since the Apostles, they are pleased to publish persons #15 thru #20.

#20-  Charles Spurgeon.  Called by many “the prince of preachers”, the famous Baptist preacher of 1800′s England.

#19-  Pope Pius 9th.  Mid 1800′s Pope, who was the longest reigning Pope since the Apostle Peter.

#18-  Joseph Smith.  Founded the Mormons in the 1820′s; alleges to have had a new “revelation” from God.  *We understand Smith is not a Christian, but his name was allowed in our survey because he was a “self-professed” Christian.  It is clear that he has had a significant effect on the U.S. universal church- be it a detriment to Christianity.

#17-  Arius.  A major figure in the 4th Century, who divided many in the Church with his views that Jesus was less than the Father.  The Nicene Creed is a direct response to his incorrect views.

#16-  C.F.W. Walther.  Introduced and led the Lutheran movement in the U.S. in the mid- 1800′s.  President of its seminary for 37 years.

The 15th most influential Christian is German-born Martin Chemnitz, a crucial figure in the 16th century.  As a famous 17th century saying went- “If the second Martin had not come, the first Martin would not have stood.”

How did they come to this list/ ranking?  From surveying/polling numerous pastors, teachers, historians, writers, and theologians from various denominations across the U.S.  What we have come up with is a "straw poll" of the most influential Christians upon the widespread "American Church".

Book pre-orders are now available!

Via Paypal, we are now accepting book preorders for “The Top Ten Most Influential Christians (since the Apostles)”.  Book price is $10.00, and our current shipping and handling cost is $2.00 (to the continental USA).

To preorder, simply log-in to your Paypal account and send a payment ($12.00) to the following email address-based PP account-   thebranches@yahoo.com     The name on the PP account is Ken Lambert/ Abby Matzke.   In the recipient message box, please write- “1 book preorder” and type in your mailing address.  And any other info you would like us to know.  We will take it from there.

We are doing these preorder sales in this fashion prior to establishing our e-retail links/ bookstores.   The book will be available via Truth Book Publishers.  For more information- visit www.toptenchristians.wordpress.com