Baptist Family - Religious Group Timeline Association
Associated with Women and Religion - Religious Groups
Events
| Event | Introduction | Type |
|---|---|---|
| First Ordained Southern Baptist Woman, Addie Davis | In 1964, Addie Davis became the first woman ordained in a Southern Baptist church. | |
| Lottie Moon Sent to China as a Southern Baptist Missionary | In 1873, Lottie Moon went to China as a Southern Baptist missionary at a time when sending unmarried women to the mission field was rare. | |
| Ordination of Ruby Knapp Bixby by the Free Will Baptists | In 1846, the Freewill Baptists ordained Ruby Knapp Bixby, making her the first licensed female Baptist preacher. | |
| The Trial of Margaret Meuse Clay | In 1770, local authorities trialed Margaret Meuse Clay for challenging the gender norms of colonial society and for preaching without a license. |
Biographies
| Name | Introduction |
|---|---|
| Burroughs, Nannie Helen | Nannie Helen Burroughs was an educator, missionary leader, writer and pioneer for the rights of African Americans, especially Black women. |
| Moon, Charlotte "Lottie" | Charlotte "Lottie" Moon (1840-1912) was a Southern Baptist missionary known for her evangelistic work in China. |
Other ARDA Resources for Baptist Family
Religious FamilyReligious Family Tree
