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SBC Leader W.A. Criswell Dies at 92 | Dallas pastor considered the father of modern conservatism in the Southern Baptist Convention.

The Criswell Foundation Web site has extensive information on the life and work of Dr. W.A. Criswell including a short bio and video documentaries. The site also offers a searchable database of Criswell's sermons (available in text, video and audio formats). They are searchable by Book/Chapter/Verse, Topic, Word, and Category.

The Southern Baptist Convention has posted a special W.A. Criswell online tribute that includes collections of photos, personal tributes, and audio.

The official site of the First Baptist Church of Dallas invites friends and parishioners to submit their favorite memories of Criswell.

Standing on the Promises: The Autobiography of W. A. Criswell is available at Amazon.com.

Obituaries for Criswell include:

W.A. Criswell, longtime Baptist leader, dies — The Dallas Morning News

W.A. Criswell, 92; Leader of Literal-Bible Movement — The Los Angeles Times

Pastor W.A. Criswell Dies at 92; President of Southern Baptists — Associated Press

W.A. Criswell, legendary Baptist leader, dies at 92 — The Washington Times

W.A. Criswell, influential Baptist pastor in Dallas, dies — The Houston Chronicle

The Dallas Morning News has published a series of articles on Criswell since his death. They include:

A church remembers 'our friend and pastor' (Jan. 14, 2002)

In his own words (writing excerpts) (Jan. 12, 2002)

'Our loss is heaven's gain': Baptist leader influenced hearts, minds for decades (Jan. 11, 2002)

Pastor left mark on many lives (Jan. 11, 2002)

Criswell College mourns founder (Jan. 11, 2002)

Criswell timeline (Jan. 11, 2002)

Remembering Dr. Criswell (Jan. 11, 2002)

DMN editorial (Jan. 11, 2002)

1944: Dr. W.A. Criswell's arrival (Jan. 10, 2002)

1994 interview with Criswell (Jan 10, 2002)

Remembered with love, respect (Jan. 10, 2002)

Related stories from Baptist Press include:

President Bush lauds Criswell as important spiritual leader (Jan. 11, 2002)

Chapman: W.A. Criswell was 'giant in the land' (Jan 10, 2002)

Trust the Bible & preach it, W.A. Criswell helped us grasp (Jan 10, 2002)

Baptist leaders remember life, legacy of Criswell (Jan 10, 2002)

'Whether We Live or Die' cited as foremost sermon by Criswell (Jan 10, 2002)

'Old-time religion' good enough for W.A. Criswell (March 3, 1997)

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January (Web-only) 2002, Vol. 46