Heroes of the Faith: Fanny Jackson Coppin
Fanny Jackson Coppin (1837–1913) dedicated her life as a teacher and administrator to improve the lives of African Americans. This
Heroes of the Faith: 2022 marks 225th birthday of English pastor and hymn writer
Edward Mote (1797–1874) was an English Baptist pastor and hymn writer. This month marks the 225th anniversary of his birth.
Heroes of the Faith: 2021 marks 100th anniversary of the death of American composer
William James Kirkpatrick (1838–1921) was an American composer who wrote a tune for the beloved Christmas carol “Away in a
Heroes of the faith: 2021 marks 800th birthday of Italian theologian and cardinal
St. Bonaventure (1221–1274) was an Italian Franciscan, theologian and philosopher. He was a cardinal and a doctor of the Catholic
Heroes of the Faith: 2021 marks 200th birthday of missionary William Taylor
William Taylor (1821–1902) was an American missionary of the Methodist Episcopal Church for 47 years. This year is the 200th anniversary
Heroes of the Faith: 2021 marks 1500th birthday of Irish abbot, evangelist Columba
Columba (521–597), an abbot and missionary evangelist, studied under prominent monastic teachers in Ireland and founded several monasteries there. He
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,