Heroes of the Faith: C.J. Baker

We trace the life of C.J. Baker, a Chicago entrepreneur who met Jesus, built a thriving tent and awning business, and turned profits into preaching, rescue work, and global missions. His partnership with evangelist Donald Ross shows how Scripture-led ministry can thrive outside rigid structures.• secular work funding gospel outreach• the Chicago fire sparking enterprise and service• conversion through Scripture and changed priorities• five-cent beds rescue mission and nightly preaching• partnership with Donald Ross and tent meetings• tension with denominational control and class barriers• Kansas City move merging factory and church plant• open-air evangelism, music, and children’s outreach• profit as mission fuel and global tent support• legacy of generosity, stewardship, and bold witnessChurch Website — BibleBaptistDeLand.comMinistry Website — JamesWKnox.org YouTube Channel — YouTube.com/JamesWKnoxSermonsSermon Audio — SermonAudio.com/BibleBaptistDeLandWeb Store — Store.JamesWKnox.org