5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols Brothers in Church History
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Jun 4, 2025 Unearth the stories of lesser-known brothers in church history who significantly impacted the faith. Explore the contributions of John Brainerd and Robert Liddell as they honor their famous siblings while forging their own paths. Delve into the legacy of the Mather family and other Puritan brothers, highlighting their missionary work and the bonds that shaped the church across England and the New World. It's a celebration of brotherly devotion and the often-overlooked heroes of the faith.
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John Brainerd's Missionary Continuation
- John Brainerd, younger brother of David Brainerd, continued his brother's missionary work after his death.
- John served as a missionary much longer than David did in early America among Native Americans.
Liddell Brothers' Missionary Service
- Robert Liddell, older brother to Olympic champion Eric Liddell, served as a medical missionary in China and later Australia.
- Both brothers shared missionary work overseas after Eric's Olympic victory in 1924.
Increase Mather's Ministerial Brothers
- Increase Mather was the youngest of six brothers, with three older brothers also ministers.
- His brothers served in various ministries including Northampton and London, influencing early American and UK Puritanism.
