This year marks 225th anniversary of Lucy Thurston’s birth
Lucy Thurston (1795–1876) was one of the first American missionaries to Hawaii. Her autobiography, “Life and Times of Mrs. Lucy
Heroes of the Faith — Hannah More
Hannah More (1745–1833) was an English writer, abolitionist, educator and philanthropist. This year is the 275th anniversary of her birth.
Heroes of the Faith — A. J. Gordon
A.J. Gordon (1836–1895) was an American Baptist preacher, writer, hymn composer, advocate for foreign missions and founder of Gordon College
Heroes of the Faith — John Smyth
Defender of religious liberty John Smyth born 450 years ago John Smyth (1570–1612) was co-founder with Thomas Helwys of the
Heroes of the Faith — Florence Nightingale
May 2020 marks 200th anniversary of birth of Florence Nightingale Florence Nightingale (1820–1910) was the founder of modern nursing. Known
Heroes of the Faith — James Caughey
2020 marks 210th anniversary of birth of ‘King of Revivalist Preachers’ James Caughey (1810–1891) was a Methodist minister and evangelist.
Heroes of the Faith — Lettie Burd Cowman
March marks 150th anniversary of birth of ‘Streams in the Desert’ author Lettie Burd Cowman (1870–1960), an American writer and
Heroes of the Faith — Daniel Coker
2020 marks 200th anniversary of missionary’s trip to Sierra Leone Daniel Coker (1780–1846) was an African American who helped found