Heroes of the Faith — Thomas Grantham

June 13, 2017

By Joanne Sloan 2017 marks 325th anniversary of English theologian Grantham’s death Thomas Grantham (1634–1692) was the leading theologian of the English General Baptists in

Heroes of the Faith — Solomon Ginsburg

May 21, 2017

2017 marks 150th anniversary of Brazilian missionary’s birth By Joanne Sloan Solomon Ginsburg (1867–1927), a Jewish convert to Christianity, was a courageous missionary to Brazil

Heroes of the Faith — George W. Truett

April 23, 2017

2017 marks 150th anniversary of Dallas pastor George W. Truett’s birth By Joanne Sloan George W. Truett was one of the most famous Southern Baptist

Heroes of the Faith — Hannah Marshman

March 19, 2017

2017 marks 250 years since birth of first female missionary to India By Joanne Sloan Hannah Marshman was the first female missionary to India. Serving

Heroes of the Faith – Alfred Francis Russell

February 18, 2017

Alfred Francis Russell (1817–1884) — the 10th president of Liberia from 1883 to 1884 — was born into slavery before becoming a missionary, planter and

Charles Haddon Spurgeon

January 23, 2017

By Joanne Sloan Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834–1892), known as the “Prince of Preachers,” was a pastor, evangelist, author and philanthropist. This year is the 125th

Heroes of the Faith — Christmas Evans

December 15, 2016

By Joanne Sloan Special to The Alabama Baptist Christmas Evans (1766–1838) was one of the greatest preachers of Wales. This year is the 250th anniversary