Fiery and famous are two words used describe the Rev. J. Frank Norris – the pastor of First Baptist Church of Fort Worth, Texas.
In fact, because of Norris' skills as an orator and organizer eventually led him to build what was considered America's first mega church during the roaring twenties.
But that fame and fortune – Norris' wanted to follow in the footsteps of famed orator Williams Jennings Bryant – came crashing down in July 1926 when the controversial pastor shot and killed a local busi...
Published on April 29, 2010 23:00