James Alexander Bryan, known as Brother Bryan, (March 20, 1863, near Kingstree, South Carolina

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 – January 28, 1941, in Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama

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) was a well-loved pastor of Third Presbyterian Church

Third Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, Alabama

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 in Birmingham, Alabama

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.

Bryan came to Birmingham while he was still studying at Princeton University

Princeton University

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 to serve as part-time pastor of Third Presbyterian Church. After graduating in 1889, he was ordained and installed as the full-time minister on August 4. As a minister, he conducted large evangelistic

Evangelism

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 and prayer

Prayer

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 gatherings with various groups across the city and region.