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
Heroes of the Faith — Brother Lawrence
November 17, 2016
Brother Lawrence is known for his book, “The Practice of the Presence of God.” This classic focuses on how to pray unceasingly with God throughout
