1871 — 1940
Chinese scholar and reformer of the judiciary system in China.
1854 — 1934
The first ordained Chinese pastor in Chinatown, New York.
1865 — 1948
A famous pastor in southern Fujian during the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, he served as pastor of Jinjing Church of the Church of Christ in China for more than 50 years. He founded Jinjing Yuying School and Minnan Bible College and served as the dean. He served as the president of Xiamen Holy Way University, the president of the Quanzhou District Church of the Church of China, and the Minnan General Conference. He served as president and vice president of the National General Conference of the China Christian Council.
1607 — 1680
Foremost Chinese Christian laywoman of her time.
1897 — 1970
Dean of Women at St. John's University; chairman of the Red Cross committee that sponsored a maternity center for refugee women; chairman of the YWCA National Board headquartered in Shanghai from 1938-39.
1902 — 1999
Daughter of Pastor Xu Qin; professor of medicine.
1899 — 1995
Fourth daughter of Pastor Xu Qin; English professor.
1803 — 1991
Wife and indispensable partner of Zhang Fuliang, noted worker for rural welfare.
1244 — 1317
Patriarch of the East Syrian Church.
1882 — 1970
Prominent Chinese doctor and educator
1877 — 1950
Distinguished civil servant under many Chinese governments over several decades.
1893 — 1990
Yan, a Yale graduate who pioneered urban literacy training through the Mass Education Movement, also began a rural reconstruction model program and college.