R. A. Torrey Evangelist - Christian Biography Resources

R. A. Torrey (1856-1928), an American evangelist, pastor, educator, and writer. Called by D. L. Moody to head Bible institute in Chicago (now Moody Bible Institute). Dean of Bible Institute of Los Angeles. Pastorates included Chicago Avenue Church (now Moody Memorial) and Church of the Open Door, Los Angeles. Worldwide evangelistic meetings with Charlie Alexander. Founded Montrose Bible Conference, PA. Wrote more than forty books.

Reuben Archer Torrey: Evangelist.
Conversion of R. A. Torrey.
R. A. Torrey, the Pointed Personal Worker.
Reuben Archer Torrey. Biography of his life and ministry.

Writings:
The Deity of Jesus Christ
The Importance and Advantages of Personal Work
The Personality of the Holy Spirit
The Use of Tracts
Why God Used D. L. Moody

Marriage and family:
Married Clara Smith, October, 1879. They had five children: Edith Clare, Blanche, Reuben Archer Jr., Elizabeth Swift, and Margaret.

Recommended book:
R. A. Torrey: Apostle of Certainty by Roger Martin. Published by Sword of the Lord Publishers, ©1976. Catalog #PB8299. ISBN: 0873988299. 300 pages.

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