Ivor Powell (22 April 1910 – 26 October 1998) was a Welsh evangelist and author.
Powell was born in Crosskeys. He studied at the South Wales Bible Training Institute was ordained as a minister of the Baptist Union of Wales in 1934. He began his pastoral ministry in Barry, Glamorganshire and also served as a traveling evangelist, visiting many countries. He was in Australia from 1951 to 1954, conducting crusades in every state. He was known as "The Man from Wales."
Powell wrote a number of books, including John's Wonderful Gospel (1983), Luke’s Thrilling Gospel (1984), Mark's Superb Gospel (1985), Matthew's Majestic Gospel (1987), The Amazing Acts (1987), and Heaven: My Father's Country (1995).
He received an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Trinity College of Florida in 1971.
References
- "Pilgrim Preachers from Wales". Retrieved 2022-06-24.
- Rees, Frank D. (2022). Mervyn Himbury: Principal and Preacher. Wipf and Stock. p. 139. ISBN 978-1-6667-9133-4. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
- "'The Man From Wales'". Upper Hutt Leader. 9 August 1956. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
- "1971 Commencement Program" (PDF). Trinity College of Florida. Retrieved 23 June 2022.