Document Type
Finding Aid
Publication Date
5-5-2026
Inclusive Dates--Span
1940s-1998
Inclusive Dates--Bulk
1960s-1990s
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains revival meeting information, church bulletins, brochures, and pamphlets, and personal letters.
Biographical Note
The following biographical note is excerpted from The Christian Standard: “O. George Stansberry, 83, died Jan. 6, 2009, in Erlanger, KY. Born in Johnson City, TN, in 1925, he surrendered his life to Christ at age 12 at First Christian Church under the ministry of George Mark Elliot. He graduated from Cincinnati (OH) Bible Seminary in 1947 and then ministered to the Church of Christ in Brookville, IN, for seven years. In 1954, he was called to the full-time evangelistic field. For 44 years he traveled through 49 states, preaching more than 1,200 revivals and witnessing many thousands of lives transformed by God”s power. He was a trustee and chairman of the board of Cincinnati Christian University for 12 years, receiving the “Distinguished Service Award.” In 1994, he was presented the “Honored Servant of God” lifetime achievement award by the North American Christian Convention. In 2004, the Christian Restoration Association presented him the Sword and Trowel Award “in recognition of those who have given their lives to building the kingdom and defending the faith.” He lived a life dedicated to Christian ministry; multitudes of lives have been deeply touched by him. For the past 10 years, as he suffered Parkinson’s disease, he showed courage and abiding trust in Jesus that inspired all around him. He was a devoted family man who recently celebrated 60 years of marriage to his wife, Marge. In addition to his widow, he is survived by three sons, Gary, Greg, and Glenn, and five grandchildren all living in the northern Kentucky area; one daughter, Gloria Johnson, and granddaughter who live in Grand Rapids, MI; and one brother, Bill of Greeneville, TN. Memorial gifts in his name may be made to Cincinnati (OH) Christian University.” The Christian Standard, [obituaries from 2009], https://christianstandard.com/2009/12/obituaries-from-2009/. Accessed 5 May 2026.
Donor Note
Donated by George Stansberry’s daughter, Gloria Johnson, and son-in-law, Dennis Johnson
Arrangement
The processors retained the original order as received.
Content List
See PDF finding aid for folder-level listing
Subjects
Churches of Christ -- History -- 20th century Churches of Christ -- Ohio -- Cincinnati Churches of Christ -- Revivals Manuscripts
Language
English
Extent of Collection
6.5 linear feet (5 boxes)
Manuscript Number
Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts #593
Physical Location
Center for Restoration Studies
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], [file or folder name], O. George Stansberry Papers, 1925-2009. Center for Restoration Studies MS #593. Abilene Christian University Special Collections and Archives, Brown Library. Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX.
Use Restrictions
Open to researchers. Contact Abilene Christian University Special Collections and Archives to make an appointment.
Processing Status
Processed
Finding Aid created by
Emma Boerm, Amanda Dietz, Emily Thompson
Creative Commons License
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