Heroes of the Faith — John Fletcher, leader in the Methodist movement
John Wesley — the founder of Methodism — extolled Fletcher as one with “so unblameable a character” who was fully devoted to God.
Heroes of the Faith — Sarah Platt Doremus, founder of the Woman’s Union Missionary Society
Sarah Platt Doremus (1802–1877) was an American philanthropist and founding president of the Woman’s Union Missionary Society.
Heroes of the Faith — Civilla Martin, Canadian-American hymn writer
Civilla Martin was a Canadian-American hymn writer. Her most famous songs were “God Will Take Care of You” and “His Eye is on the Sparrow.”
Heroes of the Faith — John Bradford, English reformer and martyr
John Bradford, English reformer, scholar, royal chaplain and itinerant preacher, was martyred for his faith in 1555.
Heroes of the Faith — Katherine Ferguson, Sunday School founder
Katherine (Katy) Ferguson (1772–1854) was an African American educator who founded the first Sunday School in New York City.
Heroes of the Faith — Peter Cartwright, Methodist missionary
Peter Cartwright (1785–1872), a Methodist missionary, was possibly the most famous circuit riding preacher in the United States.
Heroes of the Faith — Ada Ruth Habershon, author and hymn writer
The gospel song “Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” was written by English book author and hymn writer Ada Ruth Habershon in the early 1900s.
Heroes of the Faith — Katharina von Bora, devoted wife of Luther
Katharina von Bora, wife of Protestant Reformation initiator Martin Luther, was an admirable wife and mother but experienced much suffering in her life with the famed theologian.