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Austin-Sparks, T. (Theodore) (1888-1971)

Place of Birth: London

Extent of Ministry: His ministry was based in southeast London at the Honor Oak Christian Fellowship Center but extended world-wide through conferences in the U.K., personal visits abroad, and publication of the periodical, A Witness and a Testimony (1923-1971); conducted conferences in Taipei (1955, 1957)

Notable Co-worker: Jesse Penn-Lewis (1923-1926)

Notable Teachings: Emphasized the truths concerning the Body of Christ and the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ; used such terms as “all-inclusive,” “recovery,” and “incorporation into Christ”

Writings: The Stewardship of the Mystery, 2 vols., What is Man?, The Centrality and Universality of the Cross, and others.