As Rev. John Rankin left his home in eastern Tennessee in 1817, he traveled to the free state of Ohio with a single, God given purpose: defeating the institution of slavery. Over the next five decades, he committed his life toward this end. This commitment directly resulted in the formation and growth of what we understand today to be the American abolitionist movement. In this lecture, author Caleb Franz will dive into the life of Rev. John Rankin and how his faith directly influenced the freedom of millions.
Caleb Franz
Young Voices
Program Manager
Caleb Franz is the author of THE CONDUCTOR: The Story of Rev. John Rankin, Abolitionism’s Essential Founding Father, released on October 15, 2024 through Post Hill Press. Caleb’s work has been featured in various outlets including TIME, Real Clear History, the Washington Examiner, the Independent, the Louisville Courier Journal, and more. He is also the Program Manager at Young Voices. Caleb lives in Lexington, Kentucky, with his wife, Danielle.
