Edwin Fesche

Edwin Fesche

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Edwin Fesche (June 25, 1904 – February 8, 2003) was an English-born American preacher and writer whose itinerant ministry spanned over 70 years, primarily within the Plymouth Brethren movement, focusing on street evangelism and biblical teaching. Born in London, England, to Alexander and Grace Fesche, he grew up in Eastbourne on the English Channel, where World War I’s wounded soldiers left an early impression. At age 20, he jumped ship in New York City, enlisted in the U.S. Army under the name Edward Fish, and served in a coast artillery unit at Fort Hancock, New Jersey, guarding New York Harbor. There, he joined the Pocket Testament League, distributing Christian pamphlets, and later studied at the Philadelphia School of Bible for three years. Fesche’s preaching career began in earnest after gaining U.S. citizenship in 1937 and joining the Plymouth Brethren, preaching on Baltimore street corners with a microphone and at assemblies like Loch Hill Chapel and Arunah Avenue Gospel Hall. Known for his simple lifestyle—riding a bicycle, canning peaches, and rejecting alcohol—he supported himself through goodwill offerings while teaching at the Baltimore School of the Bible and ministering along the East Coast. A prolific writer, he authored the “Current Scene” column in Food for the Flock magazine into his 90s, offering insights on Scripture and contemporary issues. Married to Marguerite, with whom he had two sons, Philip and Paul, he died at age 98 in Longport, New Jersey, leaving a legacy of unwavering dedication to sharing the gospel.
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