- Brother Andrew: May 11, 1928 God's Smuggler Trailblazer & Christian Heroes
- Menno Simons: January 12, 1536 when he joined the Anabaptists and became a Mennonite Church founder, Trailblazer
- Corrie ten Boom: April 15, 1892 (movie and book) The Hiding Place Christian Heroes
- John M. Perkins: June 16, 1930 many books, African American fighting for jobs and fair wages, Dream with Me
- Pastor Li De Xian (China/newspaper/persecuted church): May 8 his church was raided, introduce Jesus Freak and The Voice of the Martyrs (June 29 is the Day of the Christian Martyr)
- Jimmy Carter (Habitat for Humanity) October 1, 1924 If I Had a Hammer and various biographies plus Faith
- Eric Liddell: January 16, 1902 + Kids of Courage/Torchlighters & Chariots of Fire movie Christian Heroes
- Susanna Wesley: January 20, 1669 Sower Series
- Amy Carmichael: December 16, 1867 Christian Heroes
- Martin Luther King Jr.: January 15, 1929 various books
- Father Damien: January 3, 1840 (various) Molokai: The Story of Father Damien (movie) Hawaiian Saint who worked with lepers
- Francis (Franny) Crosby: March 24, 1820 blind hymn writer Trailblazer & Heroes of the Faith
- Samuel Morris/Taylor University: Kids of Courage/Torchlighter & Trailblazer ? no date but could be celebrated in February for Black History Month
- Jim and Elisabeth Elliot: October 8, 1927 & December 21, 1926 MANY resources and books- Through the Gates of Splendor, End of the Spear (movie), Christian Heroes, Kids of Courage, Torchbearer
- Florence Nightingale: May 12, 1820, nurse, lady with the lamp, Trailblazer, and various
- Henrietta Mears: October 23, 1890, Christian Educator, has a PHD and wrote What the Bible is All About? help founded Gospel Light and she has a biography called Dream Big: The Hennrietta Mears Story
- Ni Shu-tsu/Watchman Nee (China): November 4, 1903 Against the Tide: The Unforgettable Story of Watchman Nee (he wrote quite a few Christian life books)
- Toyohiko Kagawa- July 10, 1888 Japanese Christian, earthquake, writing
- Peter Cartwright: September 1, 1785 Backwoods Preacher and revivalist Trailblazer
- Elizabeth Fry: May 21, 1780 British prison reformer and humanitarian Heroes of History & Trailblazer
- Dwight L. Moody: February 5, 1837 founder of Moody Bible Institute Christian Heroes
- Reverend and Mrs. Paton: May 24, 1824 (John G. Paton and Mary Ann Robson Paton) missionaries in the South Seas also known as the Republic of Vanuatu (New Hebrides and the island of Tanna) Trailblazer
- Anne Bradstreet: March 20 1612, Pilgrims first American published poet- books I would like to review: here and here highlight Puritan influence and/or Women in Church history
- S. Truett Cathy (Samuel): March 14, 1921 founder of Chick-fil-A (various) Cow Appreciation Day July 9th
- Billy Graham: November 7, 1918, (various), Christian Heroes & Young Christian Library & Trailblazer Hope for Each Day (Devotional for kids)- here
- Pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer: February 4, 1906, Christian Heroes & Trailblazer also this might be a good time to introduce the Lent devotional here
- Mary Slessor: December 2, 1848 missionary to Nigeria Christian Heroes & Trailblazer & Heroes of Faith & Trailblazer
- Don Richardson: June 23, 1935 author and missionary, he is Canadian and possible Canadian Day celebration (July 1st)- Peace Child and Eternity in Their Hearts Websites: here & here
- Keith Green: October 21, 1953 musician No Compromise & various Youtube Website- Last Days Ministries
- Gladys Aylward: February 24, 1902 missionary to China, Christian Heroes & Kids of Courage & Trailblazer + Trailblazer & Little Lights & a movie Inn of the Sixth Happiness
- William Tyndale: death October 6, 1536 movie God's Outlaw translated the New Testament into English in 1526 Kids of Courage & Heroes of Faith & Trailblazer + Trailblazer
- Grace Chang: missionary to China ????? Called to the Hard Places
- Charles A. Tindley: July 7, 1851 minister and gospel music composer- "We Shall Overcome" & "We'll Understand it Better By and By" & "When the Storms of Life are Raging (Stand By Me)" By and By (biography)
- David Zeisberger: April 11, 1721 a missionary from Moravia (Czech Republic) to Native American Indians Trailblazer & a PDF file book called Scenes from the Life of David Zeisberger
- Amanda Berry Smith: January 23, 1837, former slave "God's image carved in ebony" Courageous World Changers
- George Chen/Chen Min Lin: Chinese pastor imprisoned for 18 years article & "The Garden" pray for China- use PDF Bold Believers in China- May Asian Heritage Month
- George Muller: September 27, 1805 Christian evangelist who worked with orphans and Jews in England Christian Heroes & Kids of Courage & Trailblazers & his book Release the Power of Prayer
- Horatio Spafford: October 20, 1828 (hymn studies) wrote "It is Well with My Soul" after family tragedy found Spafford's Children's Home in Israel biography It is Well
- Mother Teresa/Missionaries of Charity: August 26, 1910 MANY BOOKS
- George Washington Carver: January 24 is Peanut Butter Day or Peanut Butter Lovers Day March 1 many books & Heroes of History
- Mary McLeod Bethune: July 10, 1875 African-American school teacher and champion of racial equality kids biography & Trailblazer could also read This Far By Faith & Little Leaders
- C.S. Lewis: November 29, 1898 author of The Chronicles of Narnia could be a nice transition to holidays with Advent in Narnia & Tolkien plus many many other resources into Christian Fantasy Literature Christian Heroes ****************************
- Robert Raikes: September 14, 1736 Father of Sunday School biography and an old book called The Story of Robert Raikes for the Young (try Abesbooks)
- Charles Wesley/John Wesley: December 18, 1707 & June 28, 1703 Charles wrote many hymns and these brothers lead the Methodist movement- books to try or review here & here & here & here
- William Henry Sheppard: March 8, 1865 African-American missionary to the Congo biography & maybe also talk or learn about David Livingstone
- William Wilberforce: August 24, 1759 Heroes of History & Trailblazer & Amazing Grace (movie)
- Lottie Moon: December 12, 1840 missionary to China Christian Heroes & Trailblazer & others Also learn about Annie Armstrong biography
- Prudence Crandall: September 3, 1803 Quaker fighting for equality biography & movie & maybe a good time to introduce Christy
- Joni Eareckson Tada: October 15, 1949 Christian Artist and author and advocate for those with disabilities many books and a movie & her accident occurred July 30, 1967 & her website and ministry
- Cameron Townsend: July 9, 1896 founder of Wycliffe Bible Translators Christian Heroes & Operation World Prayer Resources
- Francis Schaeffer: January 30, 1912 Trailblazer & many books he and his wife, Edith Schaeffer November 3, 1914, wrote
- Frances Havergal: December 14, 1836 Trailblazer & she wrote poems and devotionals for children
- OCTOBER is Pastor Appreciation Month
-Saint Augustine: Feast Day August 28 Christian Biographies for Young Readers
-Johann Sebastian Bach: March 31
Authors
Ministries
Missionaries/Heroes in Christian History
Trailblazers
Lightkeepers
Days of Prayer- May 7th, Meet, See You At the Pole Prayer Week for Students September 25th
Church History
Missionary Day- March 5th
Kids of Courage Downloads
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