Major W. Ian Thomas
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W. Ian Thomas (13 September 1914-1 August 2007) was a Christian evangelical writer
, theological teacher
and founder of the Torchbearers
bible schools.
Ian Thomas was born in London
on September 13, 1914.
He joined the British Army
in World War II
. Decorated with the D.S.O. (Distinguished Service Order) and the T.D. (Territorial Decoration). when the Germans surrendered Major W. Ian Thomas went and took the flag of surrender.
(based at Capernwray Hall
, England
) and subsequently Torchbearers International
(based in USA).
His first book, "The Saving Life of Christ", seems to have had a profound effect on Bert Harned, M.D., and the many individuals he has discipled in his lifetime. This can be seen in Harned's book, "Any Old Bush - Christ Living In Us".
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
, theological teacher
Teacher
A teacher or schoolteacher is a person who provides education for pupils and students . The role of teacher is often formal and ongoing, carried out at a school or other place of formal education. In many countries, a person who wishes to become a teacher must first obtain specified professional...
and founder of the Torchbearers
Torchbearers International
Torchbearers International consists of more than 25 bible schools and educational centers around the world. Torchbearer International was founded by speaker and author Major W...
bible schools.
Early life
Ian Thomas was born in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
on September 13, 1914.
He joined the British Army
British Army
The British Army is the land warfare branch of Her Majesty's Armed Forces in the United Kingdom. It came into being with the unification of the Kingdom of England and Scotland into the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707. The new British Army incorporated Regiments that had already existed in England...
in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. Decorated with the D.S.O. (Distinguished Service Order) and the T.D. (Territorial Decoration). when the Germans surrendered Major W. Ian Thomas went and took the flag of surrender.
Life
After his service in the British Army, Ian Thomas was probably best known as a bible teacher, author and as the founder of both Capernwray Missionary Fellowship of TorchbearersCapernwray Missionary Fellowship of Torchbearers
Capernwray Missionary Fellowship of Torchbearers , more recently known as Torchbearers International is an evangelical Christian educational organization...
(based at Capernwray Hall
Capernwray Hall
Capernwray Hall is a former country house situated 3 miles ENE of Carnforth, Lancashire, England, and is currently used as a Christian bible school and holiday centre. The house has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II* listed building...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
) and subsequently Torchbearers International
Torchbearers International
Torchbearers International consists of more than 25 bible schools and educational centers around the world. Torchbearer International was founded by speaker and author Major W...
(based in USA).
Books
- The Saving Life of Christ, Zondervan Publishing, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1961. ISBN 0-310-33262-1
- The Mystery of Godliness, Zondervan Publishing, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1964. ISBN 978-0551051256
- If I Perish, I Perish : the Christian Life as seen in Esther, Zondervan Publishing, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1968. ISBN 978-0310-332428
- The Indwelling Life of Christ : All of Him in All of Me, Multnomah Publishers Inc, Oregon, 2006. ISBN 1-59052-524-8
His first book, "The Saving Life of Christ", seems to have had a profound effect on Bert Harned, M.D., and the many individuals he has discipled in his lifetime. This can be seen in Harned's book, "Any Old Bush - Christ Living In Us".