Urbana Archives Our first convention, in 1946, took place on the beautiful campus of the University of Toronto.

Toronto 46
575 delegates

The theme of the Toronto 46 Convention was Complete Christ's Commission. It was directed by Christy Wilson. Homer Hammontree led the worship.

Speakers at Toronto 46 included:
Harold Ockenga, J.G. Holdcroft, Bakht Singh, Robt. McQuilkin, L.E. Maxwell

Read a tribute to Bakht Singh.

Read a tribute to Christy Wilson.


Stay tuned for photos and streaming audio from many of the early Urbana Conventions.

 
 

""Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.""

Matthew 24:12-14 (NIV)

 
 

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