From the Conwell information:
In 1876 he formally committed to the ministry, becoming the full-time pastor of a frail Baptist church in Lexington, Mass., immediately reviving it and putting it on its feet financially. Conwell was formally ordained in 1879 at the Newton Seminary."
Very interesting post, but I have no idea what you're talking about... though I do love Newton Leroy Gingrich :)
Temple University connections, correct?