The Battle of Bunker Hill
Presented by Dr. Kenyn Cureton
Performing Arts Center, Brewster
About the Lecture
The Untold Story of Battlefield Faith: The Battle of Bunker Hill
Last year we marked the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775. On the grassy heights above the blazing inferno that had been Charlestown, Massachusetts, patriot militia clashed with British regulars in what would become the bloodiest battle in the War for Independence. Held up as a shining example of patriotic heroism, military courage, and tremendous personal sacrifice, there is an even deeper truth to be discovered. Namely, that this conflict was viewed by most patriot participants through a biblical lens, shaped by spiritual conviction, and sustained by prayers and sermons from their ministers. They believed their struggle was not merely a political disagreement, but a sacred cause guided by God. The untold story of the Battle of Bunker Hill is that it represents yet another powerful testament to the inseparable connection between faith and patriotism.
About Dr. Kenyn Cureton
Dr. Kenyn Cureton serves as Vice President for Christian Resources at Family Research Council in Washington, DC. Previously, he served as a Vice President with the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention, following two decades as a pastor. Dr. Cureton holds a Master of Divinity and PhD in New Testament Studies with a minor in Historical Theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, completing his dissertation while at the University of Lund, Sweden. He is the author of a year-long devotional titled Lost Episodes: Daily Inspiration from America’s Amazing Story. He is working to produce a couple of books for America 250, including Patriot Pastors: Unsung Heroes of the American Revolution and Battlefield Faith: Untold Stories of America’s Fight for Freedom, that he will co-author with FRC Executive Vice President, Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin. For more of Dr. Cureton’s work on the vital role of faith in America’s Founding, check out his articles at WashingtonStand.com. Kenyn and his wife Pat live in Tennessee near their two married children and enjoy a growing number of grandchildren.
About the Series
Join us as we continue on a year-long series of monthly lectures celebrating God’s miraculous acts during our nation’s fight for Independence.
Each lecture highlights key moments of divine intervention that took place during the Revolutionary War—Remarkable stories of timely reinforcements, inexplicable weather events, and the unwavering perseverance of the patriots and militias against overwhelming odds.
