Sloan ‘retiring’ longtime Heroes of the Faith column
Throughout the years, the articles have profiled a wide range of theologians, pastors, missionaries, authors, hymn writers, educators and others who used their gifts and talents in the place and time they lived.
Heroes of the Faith — William Grimshaw, Great Awakening preacher
William Grimshaw (1708–63) is not as well known as John Wesley or George Whitefield, but in the 18th century he was a preacher mightily used by God in the Great Awakening Revivals.
Heroes of the Faith — Louisa Stead, hymn writer
After Louisa Stead’s death it was reported by Christians in Southern Rhodesia: “We miss her very much, but her influence goes on as our 5,000 converts continually sing her hymn in their native language.”
Heroes of the Faith — Ruben Saillens, ‘the Spurgeon of France’
Ruben Saillens (1855-1942) was a French musician, writer and Baptist pastor who became a prominent evangelical leader.
Heroes of the Faith — Jacob Knapp, American Baptist evangelist
“It seemed to me that the record of the acts of the apostles was a history of excitements under which the world was verily turned upside down,” Jacob Knapp wrote in his 1868 autobiography.
Heroes of the Faith — Thomas John Barnardo, founder of homes for destitute children
Thomas John Barnardo (1845–1905) was the founder and director of homes for destitute children in England.
Heroes of the Faith — Elisha A. Hoffman, pastor and hymn writer
Presbyterian minister Elisha Hoffman coined several famous hymns during his lifetime, including “Are you Washed in the Blood?” and “I Must Tell Jesus.”
Heroes of the Faith — Hugh Latimer, bishop and chaplain died a martyr
Hugh Latimer was Bishop of Worcester during the Reformation and Church of England chaplain under Protestant King Edward VI. Under Queen Mary, he died a martyr.