The purpose of The Tatlow Society is to expand the mission of collegiate ministries worldwide.
He is an Irishman, with a vision rather like that of his American friend John R. Mott, a vision of a whole world first evangelized and then won for Christ.
Its namesake originates from Tissington Tatlow (1876-1957) who became the British Isles Traveling Secretary for the Student Volunteer Missionary Union (1897) at twenty-one. He was later appointed the Secretary of the associated body, the British College Christian Union (1893), and again named the first Secretary of the Student Christian Movement (SCM), a position he held for 23 years. It was said of him, “He is an Irishman, with a vision rather like that of his American friend John R. Mott, a vision of a whole world first evangelized and then won for Christ.” In official roles, he was involved with the university student world for 32 years, unofficially, Tissington Tatlow was called, “the apostle of the student world”.
Adam Baron is the Founding Director and at-large Collegiate Minister of The Society. He is a convener in concert with partnering collegiate ministries. Colleagues affectionately say he is like a ‘sainted Pitbull,’ resourcing, educating, developing, and setting alight, assets to advance the Gospel in the collegiate world. Challenging, encouraging, and supporting students and the ministry leaders who work with them, to live vibrant, flourishing, and full lives of faith on mission. Adam’s work includes:
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All who work with and under the banner of The Tatlow Society share a singular focus to evangelize and disciple university students for Christ and His Kingdom. To become a part of this effort; investing your time, treasure, and talents – tap on “Talk to Tatlow” and let us lock arms together for the King.
