J. Oswald Sanders
Born in 1902
Religion
J. Oswald Sanders was a prolific Christian leader and author who dedicated nearly seven decades to his faith.
Born in New Zealand in 1902, he abandoned a promising legal career to pursue Christian education and missionary work.
Sanders authored over forty books on Christianity, including The Incomparable Christ and Spiritual Discipleship.
He served as an instructor and administrator at the Bible College of New Zealand before becoming the general director of the China Inland Mission (now Overseas Missionary Fellowship).
Sanders played a crucial role in expanding missionary projects throughout East Asia.
His influential career in Christian leadership and literature lasted until his death in 1992.