Endorsements

I have been enriched personally by the life and ministry of Lester Hutson.

My first “encounter’ with Brother Hutson was hearing him preach at a Missions’ Conference in 1975. (I still have my notes from that stirring sermon.)

In the sweet providence and goodness of God, that initial encounter became one of many, and developed into a genuine friendship. I have always loved hearing God’s Word clearly and passionately proclaimed by this man of God. He has preached from my pulpit numerous times in Revival, at Bible Conferences, and in Seminars, and has been a blessing to Dearborn Baptist Church. I have admired his leadership when he served as an “overseer” of a thriving congregation and have learned pastoral and administrative skills from his example.

Perhaps Brother Hutson’s greatest contribution to my life has come in the form of his writings. His writing is thoughtful, thorough, and always practical. Often in my study and preparation, I have found myself referring to something that he has written. I have found that his doctrinal writings (What We Believe and Why [both volumes], along with Great Bible Truths Revisited and his classic work Basic Bible Truths) to be especially helpful to me. I have also put his tract What Happens Once You Die and his Basic Discipleship Study Book to use. Reading Lester Hutson’s books feels like having a personal conversation with this godly man. The warmth of the man has been transferred to the pages of his books.

Over a period of nearly 50 years, Brother Hutson has been a true friend to me and my family. When I have sought it, he has given me wise counsel and has prayed for me. His life is a consistent testimony and example to all who know him of his genuine love for Christ, his dedication to the Bible, and his commitment to the local church. Lester Hutson, in his public ministry, in his personal life, and in his published writings has my deepest appreciation. Without any reservations, I recommend both the man and the resources you will find at lesterhutson.org.

Darrell W. Sparks

Les and I became best friends in high school in 1956, when I transferred from the farming community of Shawnee Prairie to the big City of Lufkin, Texas. I was immediately attracted to Lester’s inherent leadership. He was elected as our senior class president in 1959. He was an anomaly to most of us because he openly professed faith in Jesus Christ. I was ok with that because I knew Jesus, in name only, and realized that Les always seemed to be on the right side of the important things. I respected him, he respected the Lord and I respected the law.

We separated at graduation. He went off to seminary and I went off to law school. He married Margaret and I married Genie. That was probably the lightest thing we ever did and we can each attest to it after more than 50 years of marriage.

Then in January 1979, I found out what made Les always seem to do the right thing. I accepted Jesus as my Lord and my fear of the law was supplanted by the fear of the Lord. I, like Les, took on the righteousness of our Creator. Les and I became Brothers that day and co-laborers in the Kingdom of God, speaking Right to wrong, Light to darkness and Life to death.

No one is better equipped than Les, to remind us that there is nothing wrong with doing right!

Robert L. Flournoy
Attorney at Law