Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. - Philippians 2:4
The failure of most preachers is traced not to the fact that they do not have a pastor's head, voice, and energy but they do not have a pastor's heart! The failure of most church members and professing Christians, to be a blessing to family, friends and outsiders, is not that you do not have the proper doctrine, the proper moral integrity and enthusiasm for truth; you don't have the proper attitude and love for others!
If you don't really love people (sinners and saints) they sense it, and they not only won't love you but they won't listen to you! If you are not really concerned about the everyday problems and burdens of others, they don't want to hear you talk about their spiritual problems! Most fundamental, separated, religionists I know are big head, big mouth and small heart! They want to talk about "the things of the Lord," but have little love and concern for the things of others. Don't blame all of your loneliness on the gospel; much of it is caused by your unlovely personality!
About Henry Mahan
Henry T. Mahan was born in Birmingham, Alabama in August 1926. He joined the United States Navy in 1944 and served as a signalman on an L.S.T. in the Pacific during World War II. In 1946, he married his wife Doris, and the Lord blessed them with four children.
At the age of 21, he entered the pastoral ministry and gained broad experience as a pastor, teacher, conference speaker, and evangelist. In 1950, through the preaching of evangelist Rolfe Barnard, God was pleased to establish Henry in sovereign free grace teaching. At that time, he was serving as an assistant pastor at Pollard Baptist Church (off of Blackburn ave.) in Ashland, Kentucky.
In 1955, Thirteenth Street Baptist Church was formed in Ashland, Kentucky, and Henry was called to be its pastor. He faithfully served that congregation for more than 50 years, continuing in the same message throughout his ministry. His preaching was centered on the Lord Jesus Christ and Him crucified, in full accord with the Scriptures. He consistently proclaimed God’s sovereign purpose in salvation and the glory of Christ in redeeming sinners through His blood and righteousness.
Henry T. Mahan also traveled widely, preaching in conferences and churches across the United States and beyond. His ministry was marked by a clear and unwavering emphasis on Christ, not the preacher, but the One preached. Those who heard him recognized that his sermons honored the Savior and exalted the name of the Lord Jesus Christ above all.
Henry T. Mahan served as pastor and teacher of Thirteenth Street Baptist Church in Ashland, Kentucky for over half a century. His life and ministry were devoted to proclaiming the sovereign grace of God and directing sinners to the finished work of Christ. He entered into the presence of the Lord in 2019, leaving behind a lasting testimony to the gospel he faithfully preached.
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