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The Beginnings of L’Abri Fellowship (Part 1a)

 | Jerram Barrs
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Jerram Barrs discusses the origins of L’Abri Fellowship, founded by Francis and Edith Schaeffer in Switzerland in 1955. He highlights the Schaeffers’ commitment to providing a place for people to ask honest questions about faith and life. Barrs shares personal experiences and insights from his time working with L’Abri, emphasizing the importance of hospitality, community, and addressing both intellectual and practical concerns in a Christian context.

Jerram Barrs (MDiv, Covenant Theological Seminary) is the founder and resident scholar of the Francis A. Schaeffer Institute at Covenant Theological Seminary, where he is professor of Christian studies and contemporary culture. He and his wife served on staff with L’Abri Fellowship in England for 18 years. Jerram and his wife, Vicki, have three sons and seven grandchildren.

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