Classical Baptist Press
DR DAN NELSON
Dr. Dan Nelson
Dan Nelson is a distinguished author and historian known for his extensive work on Christian history and Baptist studies. He has authored several notable books, including “Nelson’s Notes on Christian History,” “Baptist Revival 2.0,” and “Early Baptists: A Comparative History of the Anabaptist and English Baptist Movements.” His writings often delve into the theological and historical aspects of the Baptist faith, providing both scholarly insight and engaging narratives.
Dan holds advanced degrees in theology, including a Doctor of Ministry from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Philosophy from California Graduate School of Theology. He has served as pastor of three Baptist churches and has been actively involved in theological education, serving on the Board of Trustees at Southwestern Baptist and as National Alumni Chairman for New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
In addition to his theological works, Dan has written “Game on All the Time,” a humorous memoir about growing up in the home of a legendary football coach. He resides in Texas with his wife, Janice, and their two daughters, Krista and Kimberly.
PUBLICATIONS
Nelson's Notes on Christian History
Nelson's Notes on Christian History is a running commentary on Christian History from the Early Christians to the present day. The book is extensive and specific, focusing on the major movements and individuals of the Christian Movement in the chronological chapters. Nelson exposes, defines, and explains eras, leaders, theological issues, controversies, and contrasts. The book becomes a ready reference and interesting narrative by using it as a study guide and enlightenment about these subjects
Baptist Biographies and Happenings in American History
Baptist Biographies and Happenings in American History is a series of chronological biographies of interesting and famous Baptist leaders in America. Divided into two sections, he covers 44 biographies and six historical events in his book. The book follows a continuous thread to the present day in concise bite-sized biographies. Each biography builds upon the other to illustrate the main highlights of the Baptist movement
Baptist Revival 2.0
Baptist Revival 2.0: Baptist Faith and Practice Analyzed and Explained Scripturally and Historically is a deeper look into Baptist beliefs and practices. The reader will find fresh truth here in a day of either ignoring or not understanding these truths to their fullest extent. Each chapter contains ten descriptions of certain beliefs and practices amplified by Baptists in their churches and throughout their history.
A Burning and Shining Light
A Burning and Shining Light: The Testimony and Witness of George Whitefield is his biography of George Whitefield, the Great Awakening preacher who led the Awakening Movement in England and America. This book is a product of many years of historical research and documentation. A study that began with Dan's Ph. D dissertation on the First Great Awakening Leaders and their preaching styles continued with this book. Dan also does a dramatic monologue and sermon excerpts as Whitefield
Early Baptist
A Comparative History of the Anabaptist and English Baptist Movements" is his most extensive and challenging work. It covers two centuries with many biographies, doctrinal explanations, and historical events in these groups during the Reformation era and the turbulent seventeenth-century religious conflict in England
Game On All The Time
Growing Up in the Home of a Legendary Football Coach is a fun book recounting Dan's Father, a High School Football Coach in the South. He relates locker room stories, an account of his dad's life, and many interesting stories about family and community that abound with much humor.