Leonard Ravenhill (18 June 1907 – 27 November 1994) was a British Christian evangelist and author who focused on the subjects of prayer and revival. He is best known for challenging western evangelicalism (through his books and sermons) to compare itself to the early Christian Church as chronicled in the Book of Acts.[1] His most notable book is Why Revival Tarries which has sold over a million copies worldwide.[2]
Leonard Ravenhill was born in Leeds in 1907.[1] He was educated at Cliff College in England and sat under the ministry of Samuel Chadwick. He was a student of church history, with a particular interest in Christian revival. His evangelistic meetings during the Second World War drew large crowds. Many converts devoted themselves to Christian ministry and foreign missions.[1]
In 1939, he married an Irish nurse, Martha (1912-2001). The Ravenhills had three sons.[3]
In 1950, Ravenhill and his family moved from Great Britain to the United States. In the 1960s they travelled within the United States, holding tent revivals and evangelistic meetings.[4]
In 1978, Ravenhill moved to Garden Valley, Texas,[5] a short distance from Last Days Ministries Ranch. He regularly taught classes at LDM and was a mentor to the late Keith Green. He also spent some time teaching at Bethany College of Missions in Minnesota and some time in Seguin, Texas.
He was a close friend of pastor and writer A.W. Tozer[6] as well as singer Keith Green.
Through his teaching and books, Ravenhill addressed the disparities he perceived between the New Testament Church and the Church in his time and called for adherence to the principles of biblical revival.[1]
Tozer said of Ravenhill:
"To such men as this, the church owes a debt too heavy to pay. The curious thing is that she seldom tries to pay him while he lives. Rather, the next generation builds his sepulchre and writes his biography – as if instinctively and awkwardly to discharge an obligation the previous generation to a large extent ignored."[7]
Ravenhill died at his home in Garden Valley on 27 November 1994.[5] He was interred near the grave of Contemporary Christian music artist Keith Green.[5]
In 2011 Free Grace Press published a full biography of Leonard Ravenhill written by Mack Tomlinson titled, In Light of Eternity.
Worksedit
Ravenhill, Leonard (n.d.). John Wesley: Portrait of a Revival Preacher. Leonard Ravenhill.
Ravenhill, Leonard (n.d.). We wrestle not!. Dixon, MO: Rare Christian Books.
Ravenhill, Leonard (n.d.). Final message to the church. Dixon, MO: Rare Christian Books.
Ravenhill, Leonard (n.d.). No greater than his prayer life. Wheaton, IL: TEAM.
Ravenhill, Leonard (1959). Why Revival Tarries. Minneapolis: Bethany House Publishers.
Ravenhill, Leonard (1961). Meat For Men. Minneapolis: Bethany House Publishers.
Ravenhill, Leonard; Otis, Fuller David (1961). A Treasury of Prayer. Doral, FL: Christian Litho, INC.
Ravenhill, Leonard (1962). Revival Praying. Minneapolis: Bethany House Publishers.
Ravenhill, Leonard (1963). Tried & Transfigured. Minneapolis: Bethany House Publishers.
Ravenhill, Leonard (1964). Zeal - love ablaze!. Minneapolis: Bethany House Publishers.
Ravenhill, Leonard (1971). Sodom Had No Bible. Minneapolis: Bethany House Publishers.
Ravenhill, Leonard (1979). America is Too Young To Die. Minneapolis: Bethany House Publishers.
Ravenhill, Leonard (1981). Where are the Elijahs of God?. Lindale, TX: Last Days Ministries.
Ravenhill, Leonard (1982). Prayer. Lindale, TX: Last Days Ministries.
Ravenhill, Leonard (1983). Revival, God's way. Minneapolis: Bethany House Publishers.
Ravenhill, Leonard (1995). Heart breathings : in poetry and prose. Stoke-on-Trent [UK]: Harvey & Tait.
Referencesedit
^ abcdeWellman, Jack (2016). "Who Was Leonard Ravenhill?". Christian Crier. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
^"A Review of Why Revival Tarries. By Leonard Ravenhill". CultureWatch. 4 December 2009. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
^Tomlinson, M. (2011) In Light of Eternity Lionshare Books.
^Ravenhill, L. (1959) Why Revival Tarries Bethany Fellowship, Inc.
^Foreword by A.W. Tozer in Why Revival Tarries by Leonard Ravenhill published by Bethany House Publishers; Expanded edition, August 1979
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External linksBiography editLeonard Ravenhill was born in Leeds in 1907 1 He was educated at Cliff College in England and sat under the ministry of Samuel Chadwick He was a student of church history with a particular interest in Christian revival His evangelistic meetings during the Second World War drew large crowds Many converts devoted themselves to Christian ministry and foreign missions 1 In 1939 he married an Irish nurse Martha 1912 2001 The Ravenhills had three sons 3 In 1950 Ravenhill and his family moved from Great Britain to the United States In the 1960s they travelled within the United States holding tent revivals and evangelistic meetings 4 In 1978 Ravenhill moved to Garden Valley Texas 5 a short distance from Last Days Ministries Ranch He regularly taught classes at LDM and was a mentor to the late Keith Green He also spent some time teaching at Bethany College of Missions in Minnesota and some time in Seguin Texas Among others influenced by Ravenhill were Keith Green Charles Stanley Paul Washer and David Wilkerson 1 He was a close friend of pastor and writer A W Tozer 6 as well as singer Keith Green Through his teaching and books Ravenhill addressed the disparities he perceived between the New Testament Church and the Church in his time and called for adherence to the principles of biblical revival 1 Tozer said of Ravenhill To such men as this the church owes a debt too heavy to pay The curious thing is that she seldom tries to pay him while he lives Rather the next generation builds his sepulchre and writes his biography as if instinctively and awkwardly to discharge an obligation the previous generation to a large extent ignored 7 nbsp Gravesite at Garden Valley Cemetery in Garden Valley Texas Ravenhill died at his home in Garden Valley on 27 November 1994 5 He was interred near the grave of Contemporary Christian music artist Keith Green 5 In 2011 Free Grace Press published a full biography of Leonard Ravenhill written by Mack Tomlinson titled In Light of Eternity Works editRavenhill Leonard n d John Wesley Portrait of a Revival Preacher Leonard Ravenhill Ravenhill Leonard n d We wrestle not Dixon MO Rare Christian Books Ravenhill Leonard n d Final message to the church Dixon MO Rare Christian Books Ravenhill Leonard n d No greater than his prayer life Wheaton IL TEAM Ravenhill Leonard 1959 Why Revival Tarries Minneapolis Bethany House Publishers Ravenhill Leonard 1961 Meat For Men Minneapolis Bethany House Publishers Ravenhill Leonard Otis Fuller David 1961 A Treasury of Prayer Doral FL Christian Litho INC Ravenhill Leonard 1962 Revival Praying Minneapolis Bethany House Publishers Ravenhill Leonard 1963 Tried amp Transfigured Minneapolis Bethany House Publishers Ravenhill Leonard 1964 Zeal love ablaze Minneapolis Bethany House Publishers Ravenhill Leonard 1971 Sodom Had No Bible Minneapolis Bethany House Publishers Ravenhill Leonard 1979 America is Too Young To Die Minneapolis Bethany House Publishers Ravenhill Leonard 1981 Where are the Elijahs of God Lindale TX Last Days Ministries Ravenhill Leonard 1982 Prayer Lindale TX Last Days Ministries Ravenhill Leonard 1983 Revival God s way Minneapolis Bethany House Publishers Ravenhill Leonard 1995 Heart breathings in poetry and prose Stoke on Trent UK Harvey amp Tait References edit a b c d e Wellman Jack 2016 Who Was Leonard Ravenhill Christian Crier Retrieved 6 September 2019 A Review of Why Revival Tarries By Leonard Ravenhill CultureWatch 4 December 2009 Retrieved 30 May 2019 Tomlinson M 2011 In Light of Eternity Lionshare Books No Compromise Melody Green with David Hazard a b c Leonard Ravenhill Tyler Morning Telegraph 29 November 1994 p 6 Retrieved 26 February 2024 via Newspapers com Ravenhill L 1959 Why Revival Tarries Bethany Fellowship Inc Foreword by A W Tozer in Why Revival Tarries by Leonard Ravenhill published by Bethany House Publishers Expanded edition August 1979External links edit nbsp Wikiquote has quotations related to Leonard Ravenhill 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