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Criticism Letter To Highland Church Regarding Young Man, Loyd L. Smith, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

June 11, 1974 letter from Loyd L. Smith to Mr. Art Haddox of Highland Church of Christ in Abilene, TX questioning Landon Saunders's response to a troubled young man. Includes the original letter from Saunders dated May 27, 1974 that tells the story that sparked the criticism.

Report On Problem-Solving Alternatives, Herald Of Truth

Landon Saunders Documents

Summary from a Herald of Truth workshop held March 13 and 14, 1974 in which participants were asked to generate solutions to what modern day evangelism should look like when speaking to those outside the Church of Christ. Workshop developed in response to those who sometimes misunderstood the Herald of Truth and Heartbeat ministry approach.

Model Of Evangelism For A City, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Basic model for how Heartbeat could reach and evangelize a city, including types of programming and personal ministry.

Toward A Case For Heartbeat (First Rough Draft), Unknown

Landon Saunders Documents

First draft of a paper outlining why the Heartbeat ministry should exist. Covers basic philosophy of the program, needs of targeted audience, history of Heartbeat's approach to evangelism and its spread and success, future goals, and need for support.

The Somerville, Tennessee Meeting, Unknown

Landon Saunders Documents

Summary and description of a meeting held in Tennessee September 10-11, 1973 between elders of Highland Church of Christ at Abilene, TX; representatives of Herald of Truth; Landon Saunders representing Heartbeat, and representatives of several area churches. Meeting was to question and clarify religious views of Highland, Herald of Truth, and Heartbeat.

This manuscript summarizes the meeting and includes description of followup questions and responses.

The date of the manuscript is circa 1974.

Batsel Barrett Baxter Letter Responding To Criticism, Batsell Barrett Baxter

Landon Saunders Documents

General letter from Batsell Barrett Baxter affirming the work of Herald of Truth, Heartbeat, and Highland Chuch of Christ in light of recent criticism.

Herald Of Truth: A Special Report, W. L. Fletcher, H. E. Hart, M. C. Mcleskey, Lewis Smith, Roy Lewis, Art Haddox, Leroy Norman, A. A. Wade

Landon Saunders Documents

Published response of the elders of Highland Church of Christ to the congregation dealing with public criticism of Highland and Herald of Truth and other internal problems withing the congregation. It addresses the "charismatic movement" of tongue-speaking that Highland encountered, the relationship with E. R. Harper and W.F. Cawyer with respect to their jobs as elders, and questions about pulpit minister Lynn Anderson. It also addresses the approach to evangelizing that Heartbeat used.

"The Herald Of Truth--Which Direction?", Anonymous

Landon Saunders Documents

Article in The Word of Life newsletter criticizing Herald of Truth and Heartbeat. Mentions "speaking in tongues" affair with Highland and therefore questions the associated Herald of Truth ministry. Questions Heartbeat's approach of not overtly mentioning the Bible in its radio spots.

Statement Made By Highland Elders To Highland Congregation, Highland Church Of Christ

Landon Saunders Documents

Official statement from the elders of Highland Church of Christ in Abilene, TX to the Highland Congregation stating their disassociation with the "charismatic" movement involving miraculous healing and tongue-speaking and affirming that they do not condone the teaching of such.

Aims And Purposes Of Herald Of Truth Programs Restated, Herald Of Truth

Landon Saunders Documents

"This article restates our aims and purposes for preaching the gospel by means of radio and television." -- from Introduction

Memphis Meeting With The Representatives Of Herald Of Truth [Excerpt], Unknown, Alan Highers

Landon Saunders Documents

Description and transcript of a meeting in Memphis, TN in which representatives of Herald of Truth and Heartbeat and of Highland Church of Christ met with area churches to address concerns about the theology of those on Herald of Truth and Highland. The meeting is in two parts: a day session on September 10, 1973 and a night session on September 14, 1973. The date this transcription was created is circa 1973.

The transcript ends with a conclusion by Alan Highers summarizing the significance of the meeting and how it went.

"New, Daily 5-Minute Radio Program Breaks January 3rd", Between Broadcasts

Landon Saunders Documents

Article from December 1971 in Between Broadcasts: News about Herald of Truth Radio and TV Programs. Article announces the debut of Heartbeat radio spot. Gives market analysis with audience demographics about why the show should be successful.

Bylaws Of Heartbeat, Unknown

Landon Saunders Documents

Heartbeat bylaws describing the nonprofit status of the organization, its structure and Board of Directors, meetings, officers and roles, etc.

Spot Programming, Don Rutledge, Emory Tang

Landon Saunders Documents

Succinct summary of what a short religious radio spot needs to have to be successful at communicating with its audience.

Date is estimated.

Sermon Outline "Good Works", Landon Brady Sanders

Landon Saunders Documents

Typed outline for sermon entitled "Good Works". Date circa 1970 (extremely rough estimate).

Sermon Outline "If I Had Been ...", Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Typed outline for sermon entitled "Good Works". Date circa 1970 (extremely rough estimate).

Sermon Outline "Where Will You Spend Eternity", Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Sermon outline consisting of illustration of the sermon and text notes.

Prefatory Note To Sermon Outlines, Landon Brady Sanders

Landon Saunders Documents

Handwritten note Saunders inserted at the beginning of the collection of his sermon outlines. Date circa 1970 (extremely rough estimate).

Memo For Expanding Herald Of Truth To Include A Five-Minute Program, Eugene Henderson

Landon Saunders Documents

Proposal to expand Herald of Truth to include a five-minute radio program. Discusses the role of radio in light of television and analyzes the radio market and audience by times of day. Contains a section on the religious radio market and how to use radio effectively. Contains numerous reports from other sources on these topics.

Final section gives criteria for a daily radio as applied to Herald of Truth. Discusses the show objectives, personal qualities of the writer/speaker, format, and analysis of the audience share by time of day.

Personal Notes Excerpts 1968-1969 : Visit With Zebedee Bishop, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Entry from Saunders's personal notes from 1968-1969 period. This entry is an excerpt from a larger body of various journal-type entries and letters during this period.

The supplemental file listed on this description is a transcript of the document.

Personal Notes Excerpts 1968-1969 : Letter To Mike, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Entry from Saunders's personal notes from 1968-1969 period.

Includes letter to Mike dated April 7, 1969 and an additional entry dated April 10, 1969.

This entry is an excerpt from a larger body of various journal-type entries and letters during this period.

The supplemental file listed on this description is a transcript of the document.

Personal Notes Excerpts 1968-1969 : Reply From Saunders To Gay Travel Services, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Reply letter from Saunders to Frank Etter at Gay Travel Services reviewing initial suggested schedule for tour around the world and making further revisions.

This entry is an excerpt from a larger body of various journal-type entries and letters during the 1968-1969 period.

Personal Notes Excerpts 1968-1969 : Gay Travel Service To Saunders, Frank Etter Jr.

Landon Saunders Documents

Letter from Frank Etter, Jr. of the Gay Travel Service to Landon Saunders confirming initial cost and possible outline of flights on trip around the world.

This entry is an excerpt from a larger body of various journal-type entries and letters during the 1968-1969 period.

Personal Notes Excerpts 1968-1969 : Parable Of The Tares, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Entry from Saunders's personal notes from 1968-1969 period. Item contains a funeral meditation on the Parable of the Tares from Matthew 13:24-30.

Personal Notes Excerpts 1968-1969 : Weighing Decision To Leave And Travel, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Entry from Saunders's personal notes from 1968-1969 period. Notation on this piece indicates "probably early 1969" and "In these pages, weighing decision to leave Corning, travel around world."

This entry is an excerpt from a larger body of various journal-type entries and letters during the 1968-1969 period.

The supplemental file listed on this description is a transcript of the document.

Personal Notes Excerpts 1968-1969 : Early 1969, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Entry from Saunders's personal notes from 1968-1969 period. Notation on this piece indicates "probably early 1969". This entry is an excerpt from a larger body of various journal-type entries and letters during this period.

The supplemental file listed on this description is a transcript of the document.

Round The World Itinerary, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

List of countries, cities, and contacts for the Around the Word tour Saunders undertook circa summer of 1969.

Suggested Round The World Itinerary For Landon B. Saunders, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Detailed itinerary for Saunders's Around the World Tour in 1969. Contains details including dates and times of arrival, flight numbers, and personal notes. The last page consists of handwritten notes on the back of the itinerary.

Personal Notes Excerpts 1968-1969 : Clothes List For Trip, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

List of clothes and luggage to take on an upcoming trip, circa 1969.

This item is an excerpt from a larger body of various journal-type entries and letters during the 1968-1969 period.

Personal Notes Excerpts 1968-1969 : Ijams On My Inadequacy, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Entry from Saunders's personal notes from 1968-1969 period. Notes are from a conversation between Saunders and Ijams about how Saunders felt inadequate for work at Herald of Truth. Also expresses view on pride of education versus sincerity of spirituality.

This entry is an excerpt from a larger body of various journal-type entries and letters during the 1968-1969 period.

The supplemental file listed on this description is a transcript of the document.