Russell H. Conwell, Founder of the Institutional Church in America The Work and the Man

"Russell H. Conwell, Founder of the Institutional Church in America" by Agnes Rush Burr is a story about the life and accomplishments of Russell Conwell, highlighting his role in establishing the first Institutional Church in America and his contributions to education and healthcare through Temple College and a hospital. The narrative chronicles Conwell's extraordinary path from modest origins to a prominent individual in American religious and charitable endeavors. The book starts out by explaining who Conwell's family was, tracing back who his ancestors were and talking about his early life. His parents were very influential and one of the main things he learned was a love of knowledge and books from his mom. He has big goals as a child and those goals continue to push him as an adult into service. His childhood played an important role, and shaped a leader focused on helping his community through faith, education, and caring for others.