Commemorative Trail For Missionary Hudson Taylor

The Christian missionary James Hudson Taylor is to be commemorated in his home town of Barnsley.

 

James Hudson Taylor who was born in the town in 1832 went to China, founding the China Inland Mission.

Although two plaques already exist in the town, including one at the Central Library, the James Hudson Taylor group feel more could be done to mark his importance.

Mark Reesebeck, a pastor at the Gateway Church in the town, said he along with the group were hoping to create a trail of significant landmarks. "It strikes me that we've got this Barnsley lad who is famous and yet nobody has heard of him." said Mr Reesebeck.

The new plaques will be placed throughout the town, including where he was born (in 1832) at his father's pharmacy in Cheapside, and a church building he used, which is now the Lamproom Theatre.

The group also hope that an exhibition at Barnsley Town Hall featuring the history of James Hudson Taylor will be on show once it re-opens after renovation work later this year.

If you want to find out more about Hudson Taylor here are two must read books:

J.Hudson Taylor: A Man in Christ
Roger Steer

Roger Steer tells the amazing life story of one of the greatest nineteenth century missionaries: J. Hudson Taylor who founded the largest mission in China.

Driven by a deep concern for those without Jesus and having an unshakable confidence in the faithfulness of God, Taylor moved to China at just 21. This book explores the challenges of one man's life in Christ.

ISBN: 9781850784081
RRP: £8.99

Going Forward On Your Knees
Joanna Williamson

A new biography which will introduce Hudson Taylor to a new generation of Christians and leaders, and provide those who are already inspired by him with a wonderful collection of extracts from his writings.

Going Forward on Your Knees tells the story of Hudson Taylor, one of the most inspirational Christians of all time and one of the early missionaries to China. Using his most famous writings and quotes, it shows how he overcame the obstacles of poor health, lack of money and language issues and went on to found the China Inland Mission, now called OMF International.
ISBN: 9781850789611
RRP: £7.99

J.Hudson Taylor: A Man in Christ and Going Forward On Your Knees are available now from Authentic Media or your local Christian Bookshop.