Modern Church Leaders
Browse church historians and theologians from this period, including biographies, writings, regions, and sourced positions on Christian doctrine.
B. B. Warfield
19th-20th Century / United States
Princeton theologian known for extensive writings on biblical inspiration, inerrancy, Christology, miracles, evolution, Calvinism, and historical theology.
207 positions / 5 writings
Billy Graham
20th Century / America
Evangelist who preached to millions worldwide.
152 positions / 3 writings
C.S. Lewis
20th Century / England
British author and apologist; wrote 'Mere Christianity' and 'The Chronicles of Narnia.'
140 positions / 7 writings
Charles Spurgeon
19th Century / England
Baptist preacher known as the 'Prince of Preachers'; prolific author and defender of Reformed theology.
187 positions / 8 writings
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
20th Century / Germany
German Lutheran pastor and theologian; opposed Nazism and wrote 'The Cost of Discipleship.'
135 positions / 6 writings
Dwight L. Moody
19th Century / America
American evangelist and publisher; founded Moody Bible Institute and led revival campaigns worldwide; emphasized practical Christianity and non-denominational cooperation.
143 positions / 6 writings
George Whitefield
18th Century / England/America
Evangelist and preacher; key figure in the Great Awakening on both sides of the Atlantic.
138 positions / 6 writings
J. Gresham Machen
20th Century / United States
Presbyterian theologian and New Testament scholar who defended orthodox Christianity against liberal theology and wrote on Scripture, Christ, the virgin birth, and the church.
209 positions / 5 writings
J. I. Packer
20th-21st Century / England/Canada
Anglican evangelical theologian known for writings on Scripture, knowing God, Puritan theology, holiness, assurance, sanctification, and evangelical identity.
209 positions / 5 writings
John Owen
17th Century / England
Puritan theologian and Vice-Chancellor of Oxford; wrote extensively on the Holy Spirit and communion with God; champion of high Calvinist orthodoxy and congregational church polity.
105 positions / 11 writings
John Stott
20th Century / England
Anglican cleric and theologian; influential evangelical leader and author of 'The Cross of Christ.'
142 positions / 6 writings
John Wesley
18th Century / England
Anglican cleric who founded Methodism; emphasized personal holiness and social justice.
158 positions / 7 writings
Jonathan Edwards
18th Century / Colonial America
American theologian and philosopher; key figure in the Great Awakening; wrote 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.'
124 positions / 8 writings
Joseph Ratzinger / Benedict XVI
20th-21st Century / Germany/Rome
Catholic theologian and pope whose writings cover Christology, Scripture, liturgy, ecclesiology, faith and reason, moral theology, and modern culture.
221 positions / 5 writings
Karl Barth
20th Century / Switzerland
Swiss Reformed theologian; wrote Church Dogmatics and led neo-orthodox movement.
128 positions / 6 writings
Martyn Lloyd-Jones
20th Century / Wales/England
Welsh Protestant minister; preached at Westminster Chapel and emphasized expository preaching.
167 positions / 7 writings
N. T. Wright
20th-21st Century / England
Anglican New Testament scholar and bishop known for writings on Jesus, Paul, resurrection, justification, kingdom theology, and new creation.
192 positions / 5 writings
R. C. Sproul
20th-21st Century / United States
Reformed theologian, pastor, and teacher known for accessible writings on holiness, Scripture, justification, Reformed theology, apologetics, and worship.
212 positions / 5 writings
Richard Baxter
17th Century / England
Puritan pastor and theologian; wrote 'The Reformed Pastor' and emphasized practical Christianity.
143 positions / 6 writings
Tim Keller
20th-21st Century / United States
Presbyterian pastor and author known for writings on apologetics, gospel-centered ministry, urban mission, vocation, justice, idolatry, marriage, and culture.
217 positions / 5 writings