Category Archives: Preachers.

Even in Texas, tent revivals are a dying tradition, so I gladly accepted an invitation from Pastor Townsend to attend his revival in Pledger.  He held forth in a mighty voice and hallelujahs filled the air. 

In Pledger, Texas, I met Rev. Hilliard Townsend at his barbeque stand on the front lawn of his church.  “How’s that sandwich?” he asked.  I said, “It’s good, Reverend!”  He said (with a wink and grin), “I know it is.  The … Continue reading →