In the Shadow of the Rock

by Geoffrey Thomas

Geoffrey Thomas has lived a memorable life. But despite his achievements, he tells his story as a man comfortably living in the shadow of something and Someone greater. Geoff shares his upbringing in Wales, his ministerial training in the United States, and his family life and ministry that stretched over fifty years at Alfred Place Baptist Church in Aberystwyth. Throughout the book, the winsome Welshman introduces us to a host of leaders he has befriended over the years, giving a valuable perspective on the transatlantic evangelical scene. And most of all, you will read of Geoff’s love for the Rock of his salvation.

Table of
1. Dad
2. Mam
3. The Town Where I Grew Up
4. My Schooling and My Church
5. University in Cardiff
6. Seminary Days, Philadelphia, 1961–1964
7. Coming Home to Wales and Marriage, 1964
8. Aberystwyth, a Small Town with Almost Everything
9. Christianity in Aberystwyth in the Twentieth Century
10. Alfred Place Baptist Church
11. Beginning as a Preacher
12. My Journal
13. Key Brothers and Formative Influences
14. Some Memorable Conversations
15. The Ministry of Mercy in Aberystwyth
16. Epilogue

327 pages, Hardcover

Published April 29, 2022

About the author

Geoffrey Thomas is a worldwide conference speaker, who served as pastor in Aberystwyth, Wales, for more than fifty years.

Reviews

[Jonathan Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a warmly written romantic rambling of a retired reformed ministry. And I loved it.
If you know Geoff or have benefitted from his preaching, you’ll enjoy this book.
Heart warming and honest.
His critique of his own preaching is worth the price of the book.
The weakness was that he had too many ‘mini biographies’ on other people (apart from Bobi Jones….that was well worth inclusion).
Thank you for your honesty and faithfully ministry.

[Jacob Saywell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was under Geoff’s ministry for four years in Alfred Place at the end of his time there and was greatly blessed by the depth and warmth of his preaching. I chose Aberystwyth university precisely for that reason, to be under this godly man and I grew greatly. His warmth and humility come across fully throughout this autobiography and it made me miss both him and Alfred Place very much.

[Michael Locklear]

per Carl Trueman (4.14.2022)

[Timothy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting and insightful reflections from Geoffrey Thomas on life and ministry in Wales.