St. Bonaventure (1221–1274) was an Italian Franciscan, theologian and philosopher. He was a cardinal and a doctor of the Catholic Church. This year is the
William Taylor (1821–1902) was an American missionary of the Methodist Episcopal Church for 47 years. This year is the 200th anniversary of his birth. He was
Columba (521–597), an abbot and missionary evangelist, studied under prominent monastic teachers in Ireland and founded several monasteries there. He is known for spreading Christianity
Mary Louise Graffam (1871–1921) was an American missionary who witnessed the Armenian genocide and was responsible for saving the lives of thousands of Armenians. This
E.O. Excell (1851–1921) was a prominent composer, song leader, singer and publisher in the late 19th century and early 20th century. This year marks the
Johann Arndt (1555–1621) was a German Lutheran pastor and theologian who wrote “True Christianity,” a significant book on devotional Christianity. This year is the 400th
Wellesley Bailey (1846–1937) founded the international charity, The Leprosy Mission, in 1874 in India. This year marks the 175th anniversary of his birth. Bailey was
Lucy Thurston (1795–1876) was one of the first American missionaries to Hawaii. Her autobiography, “Life and Times of Mrs. Lucy G. Thurston,” is a vivid