Preston Bradley (1888-1983) Protestant minister and founder of the Peoples Church at Chicago. Born Aug. 18, 1888 in Linden, Mich. He studied law and is a graduate of the Hamilton Coll. of Law, Chicago. From 1907-09 he was a student pastor at Grand Blanc, Mich. and from 1911-12 was pastor of the Providence Presbyterian Church of Chicago.
He withdrew from the Presbyterian Church on July 1, 1912 and began preaching independently. He founded the Peoples Church on July 5, 1912, and held services at the Wilson Avenue Theatre and Pantheon Theater until 1926, when the church built its own building. In 1922 he united with the Unitarian Conference, accepting full fellowship in that church in 1923, but continuing as pastor of the Peoples Church.
He is the author of many books, including Courage for Today; Mastering Fear; Life and You; New Wealth for You; Meditations; My Daily Strength and others. Member of Blaney Lodge No. 271, Chicago, Ill.