Particular Baptist Forefathers

		Benjamin Keach To hear a selection of his sermons click on his picture. Benjamin Keach was a leader among the 17th century English Particular Baptists and a pastor of a Particular Baptist Church meeting at Horsly-Down, Southwark for 36 years. He also represented the church at Horsly-Down at the 1689 General Assembly, which adopted what has become known as the Second London Baptist Confession.

		Hanserd Knollys To hear a selection of his sermons click on his picture. Hanserd Knollys was an influential leader among the 17th century English Particular Baptists. A former priest in the Church of England, he came to Baptist convictions in 1643/44 and was instrumental in the formation of a Baptist Church in Great St. Helen-street, over which he was ordained the pastor in 1645 and served until 1691. He was a man acquainted with many persecutions and hardships, but was graciously sustained by God. Along with Benjamin Keach and William Kiffin, he was considered one of the "first three" of the Baptist ministers in his day.

		William Kiffin To hear a selection of his sermons click on his picture. William Kiffin was an influential leader among the 17th century English Particular Baptists. Kiffin served as a pastor of the Devonshire Square Church in London from 1644-1701 and he represented that church at the 1689 General Assembly, which adopted what has become known as the 1689 London Baptist Confession. Kiffin was also highly favored by King Charles II and used his considerable influence to bring relief to many Baptists who were being persecuted in his day.