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Jack Frasure Hyles (September 25, 1926-February 6, 2001) pastored the First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana from 1959 to his death. During his pastorate the church grew from a few hundred people to an average weekly attendance of approximately 20,000 (according to Adherents.com) primarily through the church's large bus ministry. In 1972 Christian Life Magazine proclaimed the church to have "The World's Largest Sunday School". Also in 1972 Hyles, along with Christian businessman Russell Anderson founded Hyles-Anderson College for the training of Baptist ministers and school teachers. Hyles was also a leader in the Independent Baptist movement through his speaking at 'The Sword of the Lord' conferences with John R. Rice and his own annual "Pastors School". He was close friends with Curtis Hutson He wrote over 50 books in his lifetime. "Is There A Hell?" is one of Jack Hyles's most famous messages preached at a National Sword of the Lord Conference. Dr. Hyles books include Blue Denim and Lace, Teaching on Preaching, Jack Hyles Speaks on Biblical Separation, Logic Must Prove the King James Bible and Enemies of Soul Winning. Enemies of Soul Winning tackled many issues considered controversial in fundamental and evangelical circles. These include the Doctrine of Repentance, Lordship salvation, and the role of the church in soul winning. Calvary Contender wrote of Dr. Hyles, "Dr. Jack Hyles will be remembered as a one-of-a-kind, ever controversial leader whose ministry touched the lives of multitudes."

Jack Schaap, his son in law, is the current pastor of the First Baptist Church of Hammond.

Controversy

Jack Hyles has been the center of some controversy.

External links

• Christianity Today's obituary of Hyles
• The Jack Hyles Home Page - Books, sermons, links
• First Baptist Church of Hammond
• Hyles-Anderson College
• Hyles Publications
• The Sword of the Lord

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