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James: The Life and Legacy of James L. Kilgore
As the daughter of legendary Pentecostal preacher James L. Kilgore, Jan Madden brings a deeply personal perspective to this powerful tribute to her father’s life, ministry, and enduring spiritual legacy.
With warmth, humility, and reverence, she invites readers behind the pulpit and into the heart of a man whose walk with God shaped generations.
The Life and Legacy of James Kilgore is more than a biography — it’s a heartfelt memoir of a father through the eyes of a daughter, filled with treasured memories, timeless wisdom, and the unwavering faith that defined his journey.
Jan Madden is also the author of The Life After Loss and The Unforgettable Life and Legacy of Imogene Kilgore. She resides in Georgetown, TX with her husband Rod Madden, where she is actively involved in Texas Alliance for Life and serves on the board of Ima’s Home in the Philippines.
With warmth, humility, and reverence, she invites readers behind the pulpit and into the heart of a man whose walk with God shaped generations.
The Life and Legacy of James Kilgore is more than a biography — it’s a heartfelt memoir of a father through the eyes of a daughter, filled with treasured memories, timeless wisdom, and the unwavering faith that defined his journey.
Jan Madden is also the author of The Life After Loss and The Unforgettable Life and Legacy of Imogene Kilgore. She resides in Georgetown, TX with her husband Rod Madden, where she is actively involved in Texas Alliance for Life and serves on the board of Ima’s Home in the Philippines.
259 pages, Paperback
Published August 16, 2025
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October 18, 2025
Only A Daughter and Kindred Spirit Could Write This
To present in one book heartfelt memories which could be expanded into volumes is no easy task. Jan Madden painted word pictures with the skill of a storyteller and an exuberance born out of her love for the man who knew her as his favorite redhead. James Kilgore stood tall amongst his peers, and became an approachable icon to thousands who were touched by his life and ministry. But this book, penned by one who knew him well, up close and personally, reveals his huge capacity for loving others as well as his own family. He changed people. And Jan’s beautifully written book will do the same.
To present in one book heartfelt memories which could be expanded into volumes is no easy task. Jan Madden painted word pictures with the skill of a storyteller and an exuberance born out of her love for the man who knew her as his favorite redhead. James Kilgore stood tall amongst his peers, and became an approachable icon to thousands who were touched by his life and ministry. But this book, penned by one who knew him well, up close and personally, reveals his huge capacity for loving others as well as his own family. He changed people. And Jan’s beautifully written book will do the same.
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