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Theodore Austin-Sparks (1888–1971), often known as "Mr. Sparks" or "TAS", was a British Christianevangelist and author.

Early life

After his birth in London in 1888, Theodore was sent at a young age to live in Scotland with his father's relatives. There, at the age of 17, he determined to become a Christian as he listened to a group of young street-preachers in Glasgow. Within a short time, he was also giving his public testimony alongside this group.^[1]

Career

Mr Austin-Sparks was ordained as a Baptist minister at the age of 24. From 1912 to 1926, he led three congregations in Greater London. During 1923–26, he spoke at conferences with Jessie Penn-Lewis and was associated with her publication and speaking ministry, The Overcomer Testimony. In 1926, Austin-Sparks broke with this organization.^[2]

Following a spiritual crisis in 1926,^[3] Mr Austin-Sparks resigned his Baptist ordination. Later that year