Present-Day Evangelism
Chapman urges a renewed, adaptive evangelism rooted in the first-century model, stressing personal evangelism, trained pastors and evangelists, and preparation for a new awakening.
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Archives
The Confessional Presbyterian Archive is a curated digital library dedicated to preserving and promoting the writings of 17th–20th century Presbyterian pastors, teachers, and leaders. Featuring thousands of searchable texts, biographies, and historical resources, the archive provides direct access to the primary-source materials of American Presbyterianism.
Present-Day Evangelism
Fishing for Men
Practical exhortations for evangelism using fishing metaphors: rely on Christ’s power, adapt methods to reach men, use prayer and organizations, and persist in winning souls.
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Songs of Praise, No. 2
1905 evangelistic hymnal "Songs of Praise No. 2", compiled by J. Wilbur Chapman & O. F. Pugh. Contains hymns and responsive scripture readings for revival services and worship.
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And Judas Iscariot, With Other Evangelistic Sermons
A sermon on Judas Iscariot's betrayal as a solemn warning contrasted with Peter's repentance, probing Christ's foreknowledge, human choice, and the need for true repentance and service.
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Winona Hymns
Early 20th-century Presbyterian evangelistic hymnbook containing gospel hymns on salvation, grace, Calvary, and Christian devotion for use in revival and missionary work.
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S.H. Hadley of Water Street: A Miracle of Grace
Biography of Rev. S.H. Hadley, longtime superintendent of New York's Water Street Mission, recounting his conversion from drunkenness and devoted rescue work. Includes testimonies and funeral services.
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Revival Sermons
Chapman's Revival Sermons ask "What is a Christian?" — arguing true Christianity is personal union with Christ: regeneration, repentance, and transformed living, not mere church membership or ethics.
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The Minister’s Handicap
Chapman urges ministers to preach the Gospel simply, fervently, and evangelistically like Paul, the 'ambassador in bonds.' He stresses pastoral visitation, spiritual devotion, and perseverance.
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Day After Day: A Manual of Devotions for Individual and Family Use
1919 manual of daily family devotions compiled by J. Wilbur Chapman. Urges brief family worship, Scripture reading, daily prayer, and a family covenant to foster home piety.
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Evangelistic Sermons
Introduction to J. Wilbur Chapman’s evangelistic sermons, praising his quiet, passionate preaching and emphasis on soul-winning, prayer, and revival. Centers on John 11.
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Memorial Services: J. Wilbur Chapman
Memorial services for evangelist J. Wilbur Chapman featuring prayers, Scripture readings, and tributes. Passages from Psalms, Philippians, and John emphasize hope, resurrection, and comfort in Christ.
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J. Wilbur Chapman: A Biography
Biography of evangelist J. Wilbur Chapman, detailing his life, ministry, evangelistic campaigns and conferences, and his commitment to Scripture, Christ's deity, the Atonement, and the Spirit.
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Another Mile and Other Addresses
Chapman urges the Church to address the social question, pairing social justice and practical service with evangelism and spiritual renewal. Faith must change souls and society.
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A History of the Development of the Presbyterian Church in North Carolina, and of Synodical Home Missions
History of the Presbyterian Church in North Carolina, focusing on Synodical Home Missions: origins, growth, revivals, and evangelistic addresses and statistics.
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The After-Meeting
Practical plan for after-meetings: use inquirer's/decision cards, organized workers, varied invitations (hands, standing, altar, handshake), Scripture-based follow-up and prompt church affiliation.
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A Model Preacher and a Great Sermon
Evangelistic sermon urging preaching like Paul's defense before Felix (Acts 24), stressing righteousness, temperance, and the judgment to come—an appeal to conscience and repentance.
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John Chavis: Antebellum Negro Preacher and Teacher
Profile of John Chavis, a free Black antebellum Presbyterian licentiate who ministered and taught, was silenced by 1832 laws, and ran a respected private school.
Notes on John Chavis
Essays on NC history: the rise and decline of the Farmers' Union (early 1900s) and a study of John Chavis, a free Black educator and Presbyterian preacher.
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