Lucy Thurston (1795–1876) was one of the first American missionaries to Hawaii. Her autobiography, “Life and Times of Mrs. Lucy G. Thurston,” is a vivid
Hannah More (1745–1833) was an English writer, abolitionist, educator and philanthropist. This year is the 275th anniversary of her birth. On Feb. 2, 1745, Hannah
A.J. Gordon (1836–1895) was an American Baptist preacher, writer, hymn composer, advocate for foreign missions and founder of Gordon College and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. This
Defender of religious liberty John Smyth born 450 years ago John Smyth (1570–1612) was co-founder with Thomas Helwys of the Baptist denomination. He was a
May 2020 marks 200th anniversary of birth of Florence Nightingale Florence Nightingale (1820–1910) was the founder of modern nursing. Known as the “Lady with the
2020 marks 210th anniversary of birth of ‘King of Revivalist Preachers’ James Caughey (1810–1891) was a Methodist minister and evangelist. He was the first professional
March marks 150th anniversary of birth of ‘Streams in the Desert’ author Lettie Burd Cowman (1870–1960), an American writer and missionary, is best known for
2020 marks 200th anniversary of missionary’s trip to Sierra Leone Daniel Coker (1780–1846) was an African American who helped found the African Methodist Episcopal (AME)
