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John Mason "Peck was very involved in the slavery issue in Illinois. The crisis was too important for religious leaders like Peck and his Baptist counterparts, along with Methodist (Peter Cartwright), … read more

As we continue to review the content of our forthcoming book - John Mason and Sarah Paine Peck: Missionaries Extraordinaire, by Myron Dillow - chapter 5 finds them moving to Rock Spring, Illinois. An … read more

One of the individuals that John Mason Peck mentored in St. Louis was John Berry Meachum (1789-1854), an African free man. "Meachum was an energetic and deeply spiritual man with a dynamic personality … read more

In Chapter 3 of our forthcoming book - John Mason and Sarah Paine Peck - Missionaries Extraordinaire, Peck determined to seek more theological education. In May 1816, he began attending William Staug … read more

In Chapter 2 of our forthcoming book - John Mason and Sarah Paine Peck: Missionaries Extraordinaire - John and Sarah adopt Baptist principles and were baptized in September 1811. The scene took place … read more