Heroes of the Faith — Mary Webb, pioneer for female missionaries
Mary Webb (1779–1861) was a Baptist pioneer who founded the first female missionary society in the United States. Born on
Heroes of the Faith — Frances Havergal, English hymn writer
Frances Havergal (1836—1879) was an English hymn writer who wrote songs such as “Take My Life and Let it Be,”
Heroes of the Faith — Samson Occom, Mohegan missionary
Samson Occom (1723–1792) was a prominent Mohegan missionary who ministered to New England Indians. This year is the 300th anniversary of
Heroes of the Faith — John Henry Jowett possibly ‘greatest preacher in the English-speaking world’
John Henry Jowett (1864–1923) may have been the “greatest preacher in the English-speaking world,” according to author and pastor Warren
Heroes of the Faith — Frederick William Baedeker proclaimed the gospel to prisoners
Frederick William Baedeker (1823–1906) was an evangelist known for proclaiming the gospel to prisoners across Russia. This year is the
Heroes of the Faith — Anabaptist forefather Conrad Grebel
Conrad Grebel (1498–1526) was co-founder of the Swiss Brethren, a branch of Anabaptists in Zurich. This year marks the 525th
Heroes of the Faith — Pastor, educator and philanthropist William Pettiford
William Pettiford (1847–1914) was a minister and banker in Birmingham. He led the historic 16th Street Baptist Church for 10
Heroes of the Faith — Swiss reformer Heinrech Bullinger, contributor to 16th century theology
Heinrech Bullinger (1504–1575) was a Swiss reformer who succeeded Huldrych Zwingli as head of the Church of Zurich. He was