No matter how great the obstacles, William Carey expected great things and attempted great things.

Key people in his life

The model missionary did not have a model home

The hymnbooks of John Wesley, John Newton, and John Rippon endured for generations.

He insisted on thinking through his theology for himself—and often found himself out of step with his age.

What caused Spurgeon to start the most bitter fight of his life?

Spurgeon often got in the middle of hot national issues.

The Awakening not only brought spiritual renewal to God's people, and new conversions, but salt and light to the society around.

An Overview of 180 Years