Louis and Bonnie Rushmore

Louis Rushmore, a former Catholic, obeyed the Gospel in 1972 while in the United States Air Force. He preached his first sermon one year later, and after several months of preaching for various congregations by appointment, Louis accepted his first fulltime work in 1974.

After realizing the need to increase his Bible knowledge, brother Rushmore enrolled in Memphis School of Preaching in 1975. Louis Rushmore studied at Lake Superior State University and Southeastern Illinois University and further received the following diploma and degrees: Diploma from Memphis School of Preaching, BA for Biblical Studies, MA for Journalism in Society & Religion, and PhD for Homiletics & Preaching from the Theological University of America.

Louis Rushmore has preached for 35 years. He has written hundreds of articles, many of which have appeared in various Gospel magazines, including: Gospel Advocate, Gospel Gazette, Christian Bible Teacher, The Restorer, Therefore Stand, Unity in Truth, First Century Christian, Power, Publishing Peace and Contending for the Faith. Louis has written several books, including: Church Divine; Spirit Summarized; Bible Geography; Parables of Our Lord, Vols. 1 & 2; Our Restoration Heritage, Vols. 1 & 2; Cost of Discipleship, Beverage Alcohol, Preaching the Whole Counsel of God, Vols. 1-10, Rushmore’s Notes on the Book of Esther, Rushmore’s Notes on the Book of Ruth, Digging Up the Past and Biblical Companions: Geography, Archaeology and Sacred History.

Presently, brother Rushmore is an evangelist, laboring with J.C. and Betty Choate (and others). Louis was an instructor at West Virginia School of Preaching for 10 years, where he taught New Testament Church, English Grammar, Bible Geography, Acts, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians and James. He has been the Editor of the Internet magazine, Gospel Gazette Online since 1999.

Additional experience includes Gospel meetings and lectureships, and radio, plus limited television. Louis is also past Associate Editor of a state right-to-life magazine. Louis’ wife, Bonnie, had no religious training before becoming a Christian, but since becoming a child of God, she has taught children’s’ and ladies’ classes, has spoken for ladies at lectureships and at ladies’ inspiration days. Sister Rushmore is the author of numerous religious articles, and contributes in a meaningful way to the various activities for the Lord with her husband. Louis and his wife, Bonnie, have three grown children and two grandchildren. Bonnie and Louis look forward to serving the Lord Jesus as efficiently and as enthusiastically as possible as long as they live.