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On This Day: Shrigley abduction: 15-year old Ellen Turner is abducted by Edward Gibbon... (1826)
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On March 7, 1826: Shrigley abduction: 15-year old Ellen Turner is abducted by Edward Gibbon Wakefield, a future figure in the establishment of colonies in South Australia and New Zealand.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
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