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Also according to legend, there was a mild-mannered, nurturant, exception: John Chapman, the itinerant Swedenborgian Christian preacher and horticulturalist better known as Johnny Appleseed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Then there’s Paula White, a charismatic preacher who has long been close to Trump.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

Emily says the real Eric was very different to the pious preacher he portrayed himself to be.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

George also experienced a religious awakening that prompted him to become a preacher and, around 1774, help establish the Silver Bluff Baptist Church, which is still active today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

As the Presbyterian preacher commenced his sermon, I was puzzled by the behavior of Mr. French Gordy, who sat with Miss Sarah in front of us, smelling of soap as usual.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns