C.T. Townsend
Christopher Townsend (born February 24, 1982), known as C. T. Townsend, is an American Independent fundamental Baptist pastor and evangelist. He is known for conducting large-scale revival meetings and is the senior pastor of Victory Baptist Church in North Augusta, South Carolina.
C. T. Townsend | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | February 24, 1982 Charleston, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Pastor, evangelist, singer |
Christopher Townsend
(born February 24, 1982), known as C. T. Townsend, is an American Independent fundamental Baptist pastor and evangelist. He is known for conducting large-scale revival meetings and is the senior pastor of Victory Baptist Church in North Augusta, South Carolina.
Early life and education
Townsend was born in Charleston, West Virginia. He later attended Pensacola Christian College and received ministry training at Victory Baptist College in South Carolina.[1]
Ministry
In 2007, Townsend began full-time evangelism through C.T. Townsend Evangelistic Ministries. He traveled widely to preach at revival meetings across the United States.[2]
In 2016, Townsend gained national attention for leading the "Burlington Revival" in North Carolina. Originally scheduled for one week, the revival extended for over 10 weeks and attracted thousands of attendees, with many more watching online.[3]
In 2019, he became the senior pastor of Victory Baptist Church in North Augusta, South Carolina.[4]
Beliefs
Townsend adheres to traditional Independent Fundamental Baptist doctrine. Victory Baptist Church affirms the following beliefs:
- The inspiration and inerrancy of the Bible
- The Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
- Salvation by grace through faith alone
- The eternal security of the believer
- The visible, personal, premillennial return of Christ
These doctrines are outlined in the church’s statement of faith and emphasized in sermons such as “Nine Core Doctrines.”[5]
Preaching style
Townsend is known for a revivalistic preaching style that emphasizes emotional appeal, gospel music, and public altar calls. His approach is praised by some for its energy and criticized by others for its theatricality.[6]
Personal life
Townsend married Becky Hurte in 2005. Becky is a singer and frequently appears at revival meetings. The couple has three children.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "C.T. Townsend Sermons". SermonCentral.
- ↑ Ordonez, Franco (July 6, 2016). "Tent revival in Burlington drawing crowds from across the country". The Charlotte Observer.
- ↑ "Old-fashioned tent revival drawing thousands to Burlington". WBTV. July 5, 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "About Us". Victory Baptist Church.
- ↑ "Nine Core Doctrines – Sermon". Victory Baptist Church via YouTube. 5 November 2024.
- ↑ "How Dare I Badmouth IFB Evangelist CT Townsend!". The Life and Times of Bruce Gerencser. May 14, 2019.
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