Lewis C. Sheafe: Apostle to Black America

Born Just as the Civil War Began, Lewis Sheafe grew to manhood at a pivotal moment in American history. But instead of racial equality, the nation offered its freed slaves further oppression and injustice. Sheafe-strong-willed, dynamic, and seemingly tireless-had but two main objectives: Uplift his people spiritually and socially, and consistently adhere to biblical principle in all aspects of life.

His thirst for truth led him first to the Baptists, where he became both an eloquent minister...