Jarena Lee
Jarena Lee Jarena Lee, who was to become a dedicated evangelist, endured a difficult childhood. She felt strong conviction about her sinfulness as a young girl, and was often tempted
Elizabeth Juanita Dabney
Elizabeth Juanita Dabney Elizabeth Juanita Dabney was a young, unknown woman when she set her heart to live a consecrated life before the throne of heaven. Not much is known
Eliza Davis George
Eliza Davis George Eliza Davis-George (1879–1980) was born in Texas to former-slave parents. Her parents raised her in the Baptist church, but it wasn’t until she was 16, during a
Zilpha Elaw
Zilpha Elaw Zilpha Elaw (1790–18??) was born into a free, devoutly Christian family near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was only twelve years old when her mother died in childbirth and her
Harry Hosier
Harry Hosier Harry Hosier (17??–1806) was born sometime around 1750. The exact date and place of his birth are unknown, as he was born into slavery. At some point in
Richard Allen
Richard Allen Richard Allen (1760–1831) was the father of the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME), the oldest black institution in the United States. He was born into slavery and sold
Bob Harrison
Bob Harrison Bob Harrison (1928–2012) was born into a Christian family, but nothing was further from his mind as a young man than becoming an evangelist. Growing up in the
Harriet Baker
Harriet Baker As a preacher and evangelist, Harriet Baker prepared both Black and White congregations to receive women as church leaders. Born in 1829 to a free woman, Baker constantly
William Seymour
Born of former slaves, William Seymour sparked a large missionary movement at the turn of the 20th century which birthed the modern Pentecostal movement. He led the Azusa Street Revival and has been known for his humility. … Continue readingWilliam Seymour
Stephen Wiley
Stephen Wiley recorded the first full-length Christian Rap album! In 1985, Wiley commercially released Bible Break, on Brentwood Records. Wiley, living in Arrow, Oklahoma at the time, attended Rhema Bible Church. … Continue readingStephen Wiley
