12/15/2018
Susan’s dad. Susan and her mother had a conversation with Ruth Graham this morning. This is what she had to say about Rev. Anderson:
“My father Billy Graham proclaimed the gospel of Jesus to millions and it is always thrilling to hear those who take the time to tell me their 'Billy Graham Story’. Bob Anderson of Louisiana had a 'Billy Graham Story'. As a young man he encountered the living Christ at one of my father's crusades and his life was forever changed. He began to live out his faith by reaching out to the hurting and preaching the Gospel to thousands who responded just as he had. He founded one of Louisiana’s largest Christian schools, and became a 'leader of leaders’ in the Southern Baptist Convention. He was both a pioneer and leader as president of the Louisiana Baptist Convention. He was a channel of God's grace and healing to pastors and their families as well as many congregations. What a legacy! This illustrates what my Father always believed, the power of the Holy Spirit can change lives forever, no matter who and no matter where, and it all starts with one message: 'God loves you. He sent His son to die for you to save you from your sins.' Bob Anderson gave his life to the proclamation of the Gospel, just as my Father did. God doesn't count numbers but faithfulness. Bob Anderson was faithful to God. Warmly, Ruth Graham.”
The Rev. Bob Anderson, pastor of Parkview Baptist Church for 22 years and founder of the church's prominent school, died Thursday night. He was 84.
