
Heroes of the Faith — Cecil Frances Humphreys Alexander
Cecil Frances Humphreys Alexander (1818–1895) was a famous Irish hymn writer and poet. She wrote 400 hymns, including “All Things

2020 marks 175th anniversary of Sarah Hall Boardman Judson’s death
Sarah Hall Boardman Judson (1803–1845) was an American missionary, writer and translator. She was the second wife of Adoniram Judson,

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.