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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.
How would you describe Bill Borden's motivation to become a missionary? How might his right-after-high-school trip trip around the world have influenced his decision? In what ways does it appear that Borden's character was shaped by his Christian faith?
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...
As executive director of the United States Congress Joint Committee on Atomic Energy from 1949 to 1953, he became one of the most powerful people advocating for nuclear weapons development in the United States government.
Jul 8, 2018 · While he was in Egypt, 25-year-old Borden contracted spinal meningitis. Within a month, he was dead. A Wave of Sorrow Went Around the World. When the news of Borden’s death was cabled back to the United States, nearly every major American newspaper reported on it.
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.
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!”
