Charles M. Sheldon
Charles Monroe Sheldon was an American Congregationalist minister and a leader of the Social Gospel movement. His 1896 novel In His Steps introduced the principle "What would Jesus do?", which articulated an approach to Christian theology that became popular at the turn of the 20th century and enjoyed a revival almost one hundred years later. The stretch of US-24 on the north side of Topeka, Kansas, between US-75 and K-4 is named the "Charles Sheldon Trafficway" in his honor.
The High Calling
** A young man's pursuit of an engineering education is tested by gambling, questionable inventions, and a struggle to maintain his family's moral values.
By Charles M. Sheldon
Robert Hardy's Seven Days: A Dream and Its Consequences
A man, haunted by his past and a vision of death, strives to transform from a selfish patriarch into a figure of compassion and redemption within a final, desperate week.
By Charles M. Sheldon
In His Steps
A pastor and his congregation vow to live as Jesus would, leading to unexpected transformations and tests of faith in their everyday lives.
By Charles M. Sheldon
The Redemption of Freetown
In a town torn by prejudice and crime, a community must rise together to save a forgotten district and find redemption.
By Charles M. Sheldon
The Crucifixion of Philip Strong
A minister's quest for social justice leads to unexpected resistance and moral conflicts within his new church and community.
By Charles M. Sheldon