A Capsule History of Baptists is a seamless narrative of the Baptist story.
Gourley’s research is excellent and his factual presentation of Baptist history
spot-on, but what sets his new book apart from most other histories are his
colorful and creative writing style, his honest if sometimes painful analysis,
his panoramic snapshot of the global Baptist movement, his fresh take on
21st-century Baptists and technology, and his intentional attempt to tell
the Baptist story from the bottom up as well as from the top down. Gourley
includes the stories of laypeople and lesser-known Baptists, moves beyond
the usual American, southern, white, male confines, and deals head on with
racism, sexism, fundamentalism, and consumerism. And the true beauty of
this volume is that it packs all these features into 128 pages, making it a
quick read. So don't rush through this book. Take your time and enjoy it!

Pam Durso, Historian & Exec. Director, Baptist Women in Ministry