The first American Board of Missions organized in this country was formed when a handful of young menbecame fired by God “with the duty and importance of personally attempting a mission to the heathen.” Thefounding members included Adoniram Judson. By 1811, the zealous young board was appealing for fundsfrom churches in New England to establish […]
Adoniram And Ann Judson, Pioneer Missionaries To Burma (Part 1)
Adoniram Judson, the eldest son of a devout Congregational pastor, was born in Malden, Massachusetts,on August 9, 1788. He was an unusual child and could almost be called a prodigy. His mother taught him toread at an early age. At one time, upon his return from a trip, Adoniram’s father was surprised to learn thatthe […]