John Williams (1796–1839) was an English missionary who evangelized the Pacific South Sea Islands and died a martyr. This month is the 225th anniversary of
E.O. Excell (1851–1921) was a prominent composer, song leader, singer and publisher in the late 19th century and early 20th century. This year marks the
Mary Moffat Livingstone (1821–1862) was the wife of the famous Scottish Congregationalist missionary David Livingstone. Her father, Robert Moffat, was a Scottish missionary who ministered
Johann Arndt (1555–1621) was a German Lutheran pastor and theologian who wrote “True Christianity,” a significant book on devotional Christianity. This year is the 400th
James William Charles Pennington (ca. 1807–1870) was a minister, orator, writer and abolitionist. He wrote the first history of African Americans in the United States
EDITOR’S NOTE — February is Black History Month. Charles Octavius Boothe (1845-1924) was an Alabama Baptist preacher, educator, author and determined advocate for African American
Wellesley Bailey (1846–1937) founded the international charity, The Leprosy Mission, in 1874 in India. This year marks the 175th anniversary of his birth. Bailey was
Cecil Frances Humphreys Alexander (1818–1895) was a famous Irish hymn writer and poet. She wrote 400 hymns, including “All Things Bright and Beautiful” and the
