16th July: Today in Christian History

 

16th July: Today in Christian History - The New Man Movement

16th July, 1821

Born on July 16, 1821, Mary Baker Eddy was an American religious leader and author who founded the Christian Science movement. Her teachings emphasized healing through prayer and a deeper understanding of the Bible.

16th July, 1931

On this day, Missionary Charles Thomas Studd, who evangelized in China, India, and Africa, passed away. His work significantly impacted African Christian communities.

16th July, 1947

Born on July 16, 1947, Valnice Milhomens is a Brazilian pastor, apostle, author, and televangelist. She founded the Ministério Palavra da Fé and the Igreja Nacional do Senhor Jesus Cristo (INSEJEC), and was among the first female evangelical leaders in Brazil to utilize television for evangelism.

16th July, 1961

Mabel Dean, a pioneering Assemblies of God missionary, passed away. Despite initial doubts, she established a significant Christian presence in Egypt, founding numerous churches and evangelistic teams.

16th July, 1998

On this day, Bishop Jeremiah Olatusi Akeredolu , the first Anglican bishop of the Akoko diocese in Nigeria, passed away, marking a significant moment in Nigerian Anglican history. 



0/Post a Comment/Comments

Please drop a comment and use the Social Media Buttons below to share to friends and family.