http://jwhughes.org The life and writings of John Wesley Hughes Fri, 29 Sep 2006 01:19:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It should be understood that Chapter 2 was not written by Dr. Hughes, or it would be taken as self-congratulatory and boastful. It was written by a colleague and friend, Andrew Johnson. Here is Chapter 2, which discusses what sort of a man Dr. Hughes was. It is roughly 3o minutes ... http://jwhughes.org/?p=14 Chapter 1: Birth and Boyhood http://jwhughes.org/?p=13 Introduction from John Wesley Hughes’ Autobiography, written by Dr. Henry Clay Morrison, President of Asbury College. http://jwhughes.org/?p=12 Dedication from John Wesley Hughes’ Autobiography. http://jwhughes.org/?p=11 As you no doubt noticed, I have done only the chapters dealing with Asbury College. I’m planning, now, to start with Chapter 1 and work through, since that will give a much better understanding of what the man was about. I’m also planning to do some readings of Dr. Morrison’s ... http://jwhughes.org/?p=10 Chapter 12 - Asbury’s Conflicts and Conquests. (15 minutes, 13.6MB) Dr. Hughes decides to form a board to manage the school, and to relieve him of personal financial responsibility. The board promptly relieves him of his presidency. What I found interesting is that this is not the version of the story ... http://jwhughes.org/?p=9 Chapter 11 - Asbury’s Struggles and Successes. (16 minutes, 14.6Mb) In this chapter, Dr. Hughes discusses the early years of the institution, including the choosing of the name, and the intense criticism that the school received from all quarters. http://jwhughes.org/?p=8 Chapter 10, The Origin of Asbury College. (15 mins, 30 secs, 17.7Mb) In this chapter, Dr. Hughes discusses when, why, and how Asbury College was founded, in 1890, and what the goals and mission of the College were in these early days. http://jwhughes.org/?p=7 I joined the church, September 2, 1869; the following December I was converted. Then came a clear call of God to the ministry, all in my seventeenth year. I had no educational advantages at all. I immediately had a vision of real life, and began my preparation for the same. ... http://jwhughes.org/?p=2