Heroes of the Faith: American missionary saved lives during Armenian genocide
Mary Louise Graffam (1871–1921) was an American missionary who witnessed the Armenian genocide and was responsible for saving the lives
Heroes of the Faith — ‘I Surrender All’ writer sings hymn on deathbed
Judson Wheeler van DeVenter (1855–1939) was a hymn writer, evangelist, teacher and musician. Van DeVenter was born Dec. 5, 1855,
English missionary Williams was born 225 years ago this month
John Williams (1796–1839) was an English missionary who evangelized the Pacific South Sea Islands and died a martyr. This month
Heroes of the Faith — Hymn composer Excell remembered for beloved arrangements
E.O. Excell (1851–1921) was a prominent composer, song leader, singer and publisher in the late 19th century and early 20th
Heroes of the Faith — Mary Moffat Livingstone
Mary Moffat Livingstone (1821–1862) was the wife of the famous Scottish Congregationalist missionary David Livingstone. Her father, Robert Moffat, was
Heroes of the Faith — Johann Arndt
Johann Arndt (1555–1621) was a German Lutheran pastor and theologian who wrote “True Christianity,” a significant book on devotional Christianity.
Heroes of the Faith — James William Charles Pennington
James William Charles Pennington (ca. 1807–1870) was a minister, orator, writer and abolitionist. He wrote the first history of African
Heroes of the Faith — Wellesley Bailey
Wellesley Bailey (1846–1937) founded the international charity, The Leprosy Mission, in 1874 in India. This year marks the 175th anniversary