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Frank Buchman: Founder of the Oxford Group

Franklin Nathaniel Daniel Buchman (June 4, 1878 – August 7, 1961) was an American Lutheran minister and evangelist best known for founding the Oxford Group, a Christian movement that emphasized personal transformation through honesty, confession, and spiritual guidance. His work later evolved into Moral Re-Armament (MRA), which played a significant role in post-war reconciliation efforts.

Early Life and Education

Born in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania, Buchman was raised in a devout Lutheran household. His mother was deeply religious, while his father was a businessman, operating a general store and later a restaurant. At sixteen, Buchman moved with his family to Allentown, where he attended high school before enrolling at Muhlenberg College. He later pursued theological studies at Mount Airy Lutheran Seminary, becoming an ordained minister in 1902.

Career and Spiritual Awakening

Buchman initially hoped to lead a prestigious city church but instead accepted a position in Overbrook, Pennsylvania, where he established a small congregation and a hospice for young men. However, financial disputes with the board led to his resignation, leaving him exhausted and disillusioned. Seeking solace, he traveled to Europe, where he attended the Keswick Convention in England. There, he experienced a profound spiritual awakening, realizing the importance of personal confession and reconciliation.

The Oxford Group and Moral Re-Armament

Inspired by his experience, Buchman began promoting a movement centered on personal transformation through spiritual principles. In 1921, he founded the First Century Christian Fellowship, which was later renamed the Oxford Group in 1928. The movement emphasized honesty, confession, restitution, and guidance, attracting followers worldwide. In 1938, as tensions escalated before World War II, Buchman launched Moral Re-Armament (MRA), advocating for ethical leadership and international reconciliation.

Legacy and Impact

Buchman’s work influenced various social and political movements, including the early development of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), which adopted some of the Oxford Group’s principles. His efforts in post-war Europe earned him recognition from both France and Germany, receiving the Croix de Chevalier of the Légion d’honneur and the German Grand Cross of the Order of Merit for his contributions to Franco-German reconciliation.

Frank Buchman passed away in Freudenstadt, West Germany, in 1961, leaving behind a legacy of spiritual renewal and international peace efforts.

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