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William Whiting Borden (November 1, 1887 – April 9, 1913) was an American philanthropist and millionaire Christian missionary candidate who died in Egypt before reaching his chosen field, Gansu province in China.
Feb 24, 2017 · Tucked away in the northwest corner of the American cemetery in Cairo lies the neglected grave of William Borden, one of the most celebrated missionaries of the 20th century Student Volunteer...
William Borden, the millionaire who wanted to be a missionary. Borden's missionary call narrowed to the Muslim Kansu people in China. Fixing his eyes on that goal, Borden never wavered. He also challenged his classmates to consider foreign missionary service.
Jul 8, 2018 · William Borden died before he could become a missionary, but God used his story to inspire a generation of missionaries.
Bill Borden: Challenge to a Consecrated Life. He was only 25 at his death, yet his life was one of great impact. When news of his death was cabled from Egypt, the Princeton Seminary Bulletin declared, “No young man of his age has ever given more to the service of God and humanity!”
Mar 19, 2011 · His name was William Borden and his story affords a stirring illustration of a life totally consecrated to Christ. His consecration began early. Borden had the blessing of growing up in a godly home, where family prayer and Bible reading were staples.
Jan 23, 2024 · William Whiting Borden, a young pastor and missionary whose life was tragically cut short as he prepared to go minister among the Chinese Muslims with China Inland Mission, was that “fully consecrated man” devoted to serving the cause of Christ.
About four months after he sailed for Cairo, William Whiting Borden was stricken with cerebral meningitis. The whole world—missionaries, classmates at Yale and Princeton, business associates, friends—were saddened by his sudden home-taking.
Feb 13, 2015 · William Borden is heralded as a great hero of our faith, with a fiery missionary zeal and a heart for the Muslim world, yet he never made it to the mission field. Some call it a waste of such a young life, but he expanded the kingdom of God in his short time.
Read the true story of Bill Borden’s life, told by those who knew him best. Follow his adventures as Bill learns God’s perfect will for his life—and for his death.
