Influenced: H.B. Charles Jr.

H.B. Charles Jr. became a pastor at seventeen, succeeding his father a year after he died. When a charismatic book started circulating in his traditional Baptist church, he saw an ad for Charismatic Chaos in a magazine and went looking for it. The young woman behind the counter told him yes, they carried John MacArthur — but he didn't want those books, because MacArthur doesn't believe in the gifts. He bought it anyway and read it in a day. Then his sister asked where MacArthur's church was. It turned out to be the next major street over. To receive Grace to You’s monthly letter, as well as offers for resources by mail, click here: https://www.gty.org/home/newtogty Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracetoyou X: https://x.com/gracetoyou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracetoyou Copyright © 2026, Grace to You. All rights reserved. For details about our copyright policy, click here: https://www.gty.org/about?tab=copyright