Download or read book A Piety Above the Common Standard written by Anthony L. Chute and published by Mercer University Press. This book was released on 2005-05 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the role of Jesse Mercer within these debates as he promoted the first form of the Georgia Baptist Convention. His Calvinistic theology governed his actions and life. He emphasized missions, theological training for pastors, and cooperation between churches in fulfilling the Great Commission.