William Hobson (1820-1891): Pioneer, Minister, and Founder of the Evangelical Friends Church (Quakers) in the Pacific Northwest - Paperback

by Julie M. Anderson (Author)

William Hobson, a staunch nineteenth-century Quaker minister and determined follower of Jesus Christ, was shaped by revival, Quaker history, and his Friends upbringing. As a young adult he left his home state of North Carolina for the Iowa frontier where he honed his God-given leadership skills while shepherding the pioneer congregation at Honey Creek. After two decades in Iowa, Hobson received a mid-life call from God to establish a new missions-focused Quaker community somewhere on the West Coast. Following an extensive search for the perfect location, Hobson eventually chose Newberg, Oregon, and Quaker influence in the region quickly spread, culminating in the organization of the Evangelical Friends Church (Quakers) in the Pacific Northwest. Hobson's lifelong determination to follow God continues to serve as a godly example inspiring us to likewise dedicate our lives to God's kingdom purposes.

Author Biography

Julie M. Anderson lives in Newberg, Oregon with her husband and their two daughters. Julie serves as the Congregational Care Pastor at Newberg Friends Church and is a graduate of George Fox University. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, Bible study, writing, drawing, gardening, and researching Quaker history. Julie would love to travel back in time and enjoy the plain Friends experience. This is her first book.