Ours is the frontier: A life of GW Cross, Baptist pioneer
Keywords:
Missiology, South Africa, Church HistorySynopsis
253 pp
ISBN 0 86981 383 8
This book looks at the life of G.W Cross, a pastor, founder and president of the Baptist Union of South Africa who made a big difference in South Africa between 1877 and 1920.
At first, K.E Cross (the author) wanted to write a family memoir, but after researching old newspapers and archives, He found much more about his impact. Cross wasn’t famous or highly educated, but he played an important role in his community. He didn’t just focus on his church—he also worked to improve education, culture, and social life.
He was loved and respected by many people, even outside his denomination. His story shows how everyday people, through kindness and dedication, can shape history in meaningful ways.
Contents
PREFACE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CHAPTER 1
Beginnings
CHAPTER 2
Ireland
CHAPTER 3
South African apprenticeship
CHAPTER 4
Trooper G. W. Cross of the Albany Rangers
CHAPTER S
Grahamstown: Sunshine and shadow
CHAPTER 6
Bowden: The country schoolmaster
CHAPTER 7
Return to Grahamstown
CHAPTER 8
Gathering storm
CHAPTER 9
Whirlwind
CHAPTER 10
Interlude: Book lover and literary critic
CHAPTER 11
Farewell to Grahamstown
CHAPTER 12
Pretoria: A time to build
CHAPTER 13
Pretoria: Frustrations and achievements
CHAPTER 14
Durban: Valley of the shadow
CHAPTER 15
Bloemfontein: Up-hill to the end
CHAPTER 16
Task accomplished
NOTES
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX
