Chambers, Rev. K., was born about six miles from Milledgeville, April 7, 1814.

Baptist Church History

  · Daily Baptist Encyclopedia Post by Jim Curran

Chambers, Rev. K., was born about six miles from Milledgeville, April 7, 1814. He became the subject of religious impressions when young, and in 1832, he was baptized into the fellowship of Mount Olive church by Elder T. D. Oxford. He was ordained in 1839 by J. P. Leverett, J. J. Salmon, and Wiley M. Pope. From that time till he left the State he was pastor of four churches, and one year served the Washington Association as missionary andcolporteur. _ He removed to Florida in 1854, and settled in Columbia County, where he yet resides. Here, as in Georgia, his services were in demand, and the first year he lived in the State he preached to three churches. At his suggestion, and through his influence in part, the Santa Fé River Association was organized, and he served it two years as missionary, and in one year built up eight churches. He was several times elected moderator of the Association, and presided once or twice over the State Convention, and he was State evangelist for two or three years, More than 500 persons have been baptized by him in Florida. It is questionable whether any min- ister has been more largely instrumental in build- ing up the denomination in the State to its present condition, than Kinsey Chambers. He is strong in the gospel, and a thorough Bap- tist. He makes no compromises. He abounds in charity, but it is the charity that “rejoices in the truth.” Though somewhat controversial in his ministry, and a man of decided convictions, he is generally beloved, and commands the respect of those who differ from him. He held a controversy with a Pedobaptist minister in 1860, and after- wards had the pleasure of immersing some who had been immersed by him. He is a conservative, however, in reference to disputed questions in re- ligion. He is a good and useful man, ‘‘ whose foot has never slipped,’’ and who preaches by his example. Not a spot can be found upon his char- acter. He has proved his devotion to the cause of Christ by his labors and sacrifices. Blessed with a good constitution, he has worked hard as a preacher of the gospel he loves so much. From the Baptist Encyclopedia by William Cathcart