The gray eagle
By: by Truman Scott
Publisher: Sunset Institute Press
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Lubbock, Texas
Language: eng
Number of pages: 292
ISBN-13: 9780976869870
Subjects: Churches of Christ; Biography; Evangelists; Missions
Other titles: The gray eagle: ministry themes from the life of Cline R. Paden.; The gray eagle: a biography of Cline R. Paden.
Description: The Gray Eagle is the story of over 60 years of ministry by Cline R. Paden. However, rather than follow a literal, chronological review of his life, we would rather present the ministry themes that characterized his life. This will allow us to highlight his missionary service, vision for preacher training, and love for both God's Word and His church. Following the Apollo lunar landing on July 20, 1969, America heard those historic words, 'The Eagle has landed.' Cline said, 'I want those words to be inscribed on my tombstone.' That said so much about him: his energy, his pioneer spirit, his courage, his on-the-edge career, the visionary spirit of his life, and the inspiration he gave to others to dream and to dare. Now, the Gray Eagle has landed, and we use this text to tell his story.
Notes: Contains bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Cline R. Paden: the man; title: I. The Paden family: a clan to remember --; title: II. Faithful to a covenant: the core of life and ministry --; title: III. Going aside awhile: being a friend to many --; title: IV. The man behind the sermon: Cline R. Paden seen through the eyes of others -- -- Cline R. Paden and his signature works; title: V. Beginning a work in Italy --; title: VI. Leading a team to Denmark --; title: VII. Starting a preaching school --; title: VIII. Preaching in the Hispanic world -- -- Cline R. Paden among his brethren; title: IX. The eagle in flight: lofty visions seen and shared --; title: X. A legacy bequeathed: rich gifts to a dear brotherhood --; title: XI. Cline R. Paden slept here: travels and appeals for missions and ministries --; title: A preacher's preacher: an undying love for the word --; title: XIII. A shepherd's heart: a focus on God's concerns --; title: XIV. Honor to whom honor is due: affirmations along the way --; title: XV. The crown jewel of a faithful ministry.