Author

Henry G. Brinton

Pastor

Henry G. Brinton is the pastor of Fairfax Presbyterian Church in Fairfax, Virginia. For 24 years, Brinton has been inspired to work with this congregation on the practice of Christian hospitality and, most recently, to develop 10 units of affordable housing on the church property. He is also the author of “The Welcoming Congregation” and three novels set in the town of Occoquan, Virginia: “City of Peace,” “Windows of the Heavens” and “War Bug.”

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