Courageous Baptist Women

Stories of courage.
Faith in action.

Courageous Baptist Women is a free curriculum that introduces children to six women who helped shape Baptist life by challenging injustice, defending freedom and opening doors for women.

Produced in partnership by the Baptist History & Heritage Society (BHHS) and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF), it invites children to put their own faith into action.

Six lessons. Many ways to learn.

Each lesson includes Scripture, a biographical story, discussion questions, prayer and activities that connect Baptist history with children’s lives.

Bring these stories to your Sunday school, missions education or other church gatherings with student handouts, games, preschool activities and mission projects.

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Session 1
Helen Barrett Montgomery (1861–1934)

Helen Barrett Montgomery

Prayer, Perspiration and Patience

Helen Barrett Montgomery championed women’s education, translated the New Testament into accessible English and became the first woman president of the Northern Baptist Convention. Her story invites children to discover how prayer, perseverance and practical service can turn faith into action.

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Session 2
Nannie Helen Burroughs (1879–1961)

Nannie Helen Burroughs

Specializing in the Wholly Impossible

After facing discrimination, Nannie Helen Burroughs founded a school that opened doors for Black women and girls. This Baptist educator and advocate challenged churches to recognize everyone’s gifts. Children explore how courage, education and trust in God can make seemingly impossible dreams possible.

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Session 3
Edna Lee de Gutiérrez (1934–2008)

Edna Lee de Gutiérrez

Pioneering Faithfulness

Mexican pastor and international Baptist leader Edna Lee de Gutiérrez encouraged women to lead and helped organize relief after Mexico City’s 1985 earthquake. Her story invites children to recognize their God-given gifts and use them to serve others.

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Session 4
Prathia Hall (1940–2002)

Prathia Hall

Freedom Faith

Preacher, teacher and civil rights leader Prathia Hall challenged racism and barriers facing women in ministry. Her “freedom faith” connected belief in God with the struggle for justice. Children discover how speaking up, serving others and following God’s call can advance freedom and justice for all.

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Session 5
Barbara “Babs” Baugh (1942–2020)

Barbara “Babs” Baugh

Baptist Freedom

Barbara “Babs” Baugh shared her faith through music, encouragement and generous support for Baptist ministries. As president of the Eula Mae and John Baugh Foundation, she championed religious freedom and women in ministry. Children explore how generosity and joy can help others serve, lead and let their light shine.

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Session 6
Diana Garland (1950–2015)

Diana Garland

Faith Through Service

Diana Garland brought Christian faith and social work together as an educator and Baylor University’s first social work dean. She prepared students to serve families and advocated for people harmed in churches. Her story helps children connect faith with compassion, justice and the courage to help others.

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