1966 and all that an Evangelical Journey

1966 and all that an Evangelical JourneyOn 18 October 1966, Dr Martyn Lloyd Jones, minister of Westminster Chapel and probably the greatest preacher of the 20th century, addressed a densely packed meeting in London and made an impassioned appeal for evangelicals who were divided up among the denominations to come together as a fellowship or association of evangelical churches and to stand together for the gospel. The chairman, John Stott, feared that many people would be stirred into action

On 18 October 1966, Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones, minister of Westminster Chapel and probably the greatest preacher of the 20th century, addressed a densely packed meeting in London and made an impassioned appeal for evangelicals who were divided up among the denominations to come together ‘as a fellowship or association of evangelical churches’ and to stand together for the gospel. The chairman, John Stott, feared that many people would be stirred into action and, although he had already given his own views earlier in the meeting, he arose at the end of the address, not to close the gathering, but to contradict what had just been said. His words were ‘I believe history is against what Dr Lloyd-Jones has said … Scripture is against him.’

Basil Howlett was there that night.

In this fascinating account he tells the story of what led to his presence at Central Hall and the resulting outcome for his life and ministry. It is a story that characterises a generation of evangelical thinking in Britain. The events of that night and the division that followed are a guide to understanding the evangelical world as we know it today.

Publisher: Evangelical Press
Type: paperback
ISBN: 9781783971275

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Basil Howlett is an elder at Carey Baptist Church, UK

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Like Basil Howlett and many others I witnessed the events of 18th October 1966 and had my life changed for ever. What exactly happened on that date? What led up to it? What have been the long- term consequences? Why does every Christian need to know about it? In his book, the author answers all these questions. He does so in a style which is autobiographical, engaging, moving, perceptive, instructive and accurate. For anyone who wants to understand Evangelicalism today, reading this book is a ‘must’.

Stuart Olyott, Pastor, missionary and author