Sermon

The Birth of L’Abri: A Haven for Faith and Inquiry

February 3, 2009 | Jerram Barrs

Jerram Barrs shares about the founding of the L’Abri Fellowship by Francis and Edith Schaeffer in Switzerland in 1955. The Schaeffers created L’Abri as a haven for those seeking answers to life’s difficult questions, combining intellectual engagement with practical Christian living. Barrs, having worked with L’Abri for 18 years, highlights the impact and enduring legacy of the Schaeffers’ vision in fostering a community centered on faith, hospitality, and open discussion.

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.