Heroes of the Faith
Author and Alabama Baptist Joanne Sloan researches and writes about famous Christians from previous centuries.
May 21, 2017
Heroes of the Faith — Solomon Ginsburg
2017 marks 150th anniversary of Brazilian missionary’s birth By Joanne Sloan Solomon Ginsburg (1867–1927), a Jewish convert to Christianity, ... [READ MORE]
April 23, 2017
Heroes of the Faith — George W. Truett
2017 marks 150th anniversary of Dallas pastor George W. Truett’s birth By Joanne Sloan George W. Truett was one of the most famous Southern ... [READ MORE]
March 19, 2017
Heroes of the Faith — Hannah Marshman
2017 marks 250 years since birth of first female missionary to India By Joanne Sloan Hannah Marshman was the first female missionary to India. ... [READ MORE]
February 18, 2017
Heroes of the Faith – Alfred Francis Russell
Alfred Francis Russell (1817–1884) — the 10th president of Liberia from 1883 to 1884 — was born into slavery before becoming a missionary, ... [READ MORE]
January 23, 2017
Charles Haddon Spurgeon
By Joanne Sloan Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834–1892), known as the “Prince of Preachers,” was a pastor, evangelist, author and philanthropist. ... [READ MORE]
December 15, 2016
Heroes of the Faith — Christmas Evans
By Joanne Sloan Special to The Alabama Baptist Christmas Evans (1766–1838) was one of the greatest preachers of Wales. This year is the 250th ... [READ MORE]
