GALUSHA ...Crisis and Courage in a Civil War Pastor

About the Book

Galusha Anderson was a pastor in St. Louis during the Civil War, one of the few American cities where Union and Confederate supporters lived side by side, shopped in the same stores and worshiped in the same congregations. This is a story of the first pastor in that city to take a stand against slavery and for the Union, and the resulting crisis and challenge he faced. You'll discover an intimate view of an urban leader during the Civil War, his divided city and congregation, and how he found his way through! Galusha suffered painful personal losses and yet he came out as a strong voice of justice for all. Galusha tells his riveting story from start to finish, filled with conflict, joy, tears, laughter and struggle. Should a pastor keep the peace or stir the waters?!

About the Author

Stephen Jones, like Galusha Anderson, is a local church pastor, educated in the same seminary 114 years later! Like Galusha, Jones knows the struggles and challenges pastors face when confronted with moral challenges. Jones has written seven books and has served as a pastor for 49 years. When he first learned Galusha's story, he knew it was a story that had to be told! Should a pastor keep the peace or stir the waters?