MBTS Home to Largest Collection of Spurgeon Materials

November 8, 2023197 views0

MBTS Home to Largest Collection of Spurgeon Materials

2023-11-08T10:31:22+01:00

By Church News

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS), is now home to the largest collection of Spurgeon materials in the world.The Spurgeon Library at Midwestern Seminary has announced its recent acquisition of the Heritage Collection from Spurgeon’s College UK.The collection consists of thousands of books, manuscripts, letters, artefacts, newspaper cuttings and more from Charles Spurgeon.The new acquisition makes the MBTS library home to the largest collection of Spurgeon materials in the world.Midwestern Seminary President Jason Allen said of the acquisition, “The Heritage Collection is truly a one-of-a-kind collection and an invaluable stewardship. This is a stewardship we feel well beyond Midwestern Seminary. It’s a stewardship for Southern Baptist pastors and churches. It’s a stewardship for the broader Baptist and evangelical world. And that’s a stewardship I could not be more delighted for Midwestern Seminary to exercise.”Allen went on to say, “Under God, the Spurgeon Library as we know it would not exist without one couple, Bill and Connie Jenkins. Ten years ago, they singlehandedly funded the beautiful Spurgeon Library which presently houses so much of Spurgeon’s personal library and collection. Now, a decade later, they’ve led the effort to make this new acquisition possible. Rare is the couple who have such resources and generosity, coupled with an awareness of church history and an appreciation for sound doctrine, all moving them to so generously support this acquisition. All who love Spurgeon’s ministry owe a debt of gratitude to this dear couple. That’s certainly a gratitude I feel, and no doubt many, many others will too feel it.”“In addition to the Jenkins, several other seminary supporters and ministry partners have joined and are joining the effort. We look forward to celebrating with them next year when we formally dedicate this major addition to the Spurgeon Library.”The Heritage Collection offers an unparalleled glimpse into the life and ministry of Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834–1892) and the Pastor’s College that he founded.ALSO READ: Christian Movie Review- The Out-Turn