Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the first worship service for Thomas Road Baptist Church, the birth of John Marrant, and the death of Joahnnes Tauler.
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include Charles Stanley being elected Southern Baptist Convention president, the death of H.R. Mackintosh, and the birth of Benjamin Bosworth Smith.
A historic African American church building in Tennessee that was heavily damaged by an arson attack has received around $1.5 million in donations for its restoration.
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the execution of Mary Dyer, Thomas a Becket being consecrated archbishop of Canterbury and the founding of the Young Men's Christian Association.
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the death of Billy Bray, the pope issuing an anti-slavery decree, and Billy Graham preaching before 3,000 in Chicago.
A fire set at a historic African American church in Tennessee that had ties to the 1960s Civil Rights Movement was intentionally set, according to local authorities.
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include St. Ignatius of Loyola being wounded in battle, John Wesley’s “Aldersgate Experience,” and a Baptist group being launched.
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include Charles Stanley and his wife divorcing, the first Catholic Church council in China, and William Carey publishing an influential pamphlet.