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

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

Heroes of the Faith — George W. Truett
2017 marks 150th anniversary of Dallas pastor George W. Truett’s birth By Joanne Sloan George W. Truett was one of

Heroes of the Faith — Hannah Marshman
2017 marks 250 years since birth of first female missionary to India By Joanne Sloan Hannah Marshman was the first

Heroes of the Faith – Alfred Francis Russell
Alfred Francis Russell (1817–1884) — the 10th president of Liberia from 1883 to 1884 — was born into slavery before

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

Heroes of the Faith — Christmas Evans
By Joanne Sloan Special to The Alabama Baptist Christmas Evans (1766–1838) was one of the greatest preachers of Wales. This

Heroes of the Faith — Brother Lawrence
Brother Lawrence is known for his book, “The Practice of the Presence of God.” This classic focuses on how to