17th August, 1761
On this day, William Carey, often called the "father of modern missions," was born. This English Baptist missionary founded the Baptist Missionary Society in 1792 and served for decades in India. He translated the Bible into multiple South Asian languages and pioneered modern missionary work.
17th August, 1874
On this day, the first Indian Anglican bishop, Vedanayakam Samuel Azariah, serving the Diocese of Dornakal was born. He championed the indigenization of the Indian church and helped grow it from about 50,000 to 250,000 members during his episcopacy.
17th August, 1939
On this day, Josh McDowell, an influential evangelical Christian apologist and missionary was born. McDowell has authored or co-authored over 150 books, including Evidence That Demands a Verdict and More Than a Carpenter. His work has deeply influenced apologetic circles since the late 20th century.
17th August, 1986
On this day in Christian History, Archbishop Benson Idahosa preached at a crusade held during a mission trip led by the Church of God Mission International (Nigeria), where many were reported healed and converted.
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