Download or read book The Father of Modern Landmarkism written by J. Kristian Pratt and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ben M. Bogard was the preeminent leader of Landmark Baptists during the first half of the twentieth century. He was the personification of polemics, engaging the political, cultural, and religious issues of his day. Through his roles as pastor, newspaper editor, and denominational leader, Bogard helped create sustaining organisations that met the needs of local congregations without violating the key Landmark Baptist principle of congregational independence.