Barton W. Stone

Barton W. Stone was a prominent 19th-century American preacher and a key figure in the Restoration Movement, which sought to unify Christians and return to the teachings of the New Testament. He helped establish the Christian Church and the Disciples of Christ, emphasizing beliefs like baptism and personal faith in Christ. Stone was known for his focus on Christian unity, rejecting denominational divisions. His work laid the foundation for many contemporary Protestant denominations and highlighted a move toward simpler, more direct expressions of faith, stressing the importance of personal experience in religious life.