Christian Messenger

The Christian Messenger was a religious magazine established by the early Restoration Movement leader Barton W. Stone in 1826.

[1][2] The paper was a key means of communication for the "Christians" led by Stone and a primary source of unity in the movement, but consistently struggled for survival.

[1] It also played a key role in promoting the merger of the "Christians" with the "Disciples" led by Thomas and Alexander Campbell.

[1] From the beginning of the movement, the free exchange of ideas among the people was fostered by the journals published by its leaders.

[1] Stone also used the Messenger to encourage Christians to free their slaves and support the American Colonization Society.