Torchlighters: The Richard Allen Story
Product Description
Born into slavery in the U.S. before the War for Independence, young Richard Allen believes he faces a hopeless future. But after becoming a Christian as a young man and then seeing his master also come to faith, Allen buys his freedom. As a free man, he serves God first as a circuit riding preacher and then as a pastor in Philadelphia. Even so, Allen cannot completely leave the injustice of his past behind. When the “white” senior pastor tells Allen and other congregants to “know their place” — which is in the balcony, away from “white” parishioners— Reverend Allen must make a decision. How will he stand up for his people? When an epidemic strikes Philadelphia, will he risk his own life to help those who treated him as a second-class citizen? In this episode of The Torchlighters, meet the founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and learn how he faithfully served God in the face of discrimination and plague.
- English and Spanish audio and subtitles
- Comprehensive leader's guide in PDF
- Reproducible student handouts in PDF
- Additional resources at www.torchlighters.org
Product Details
- Age Level: Ages 8-12
- Format: DVD
- Length: 30 Minutes
- Publisher: Christian History Institute, 2022
- Dimensions: 7 1/2", 5 1/2", 1/2"
Product Code: DTRA
Shipping Weight: 0.25 pounds