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State Street Preacher

1938–

United States

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Samuel Chambers (born May 22, 1938), better known by his nickname The State Street Preacher is an American Holiness Pentecostal evangelist and street preacher. Chambers has been a fixture on Chicago's State Street since 1969, usually seen preaching for up to 8 hours a day, six days a week. Chambers' preaching has been controversial, particularly because he frequently tells people they are going to Hell.

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