Robert McClurkin, 1904-1980, was born in Belfast, Ireland. He moved to Canada in his early twenties and in 1932 felt called into full time preaching, specifically in the prairie provinces. He moved to Ontario in his late thirties, travelling widely in the United States, Canada, Ireland, England and Barbados. McClurkin had a strong written ministry amongst the Brethren; eternity will show how many heard and were blessed.