The Man Who Trusted

Among the British, Yorkshiremen are known to be tough. They are a “no-nonsense” breed of individuals known for common sense, thrift, and hard work. Understanding J. Hudson Taylor’s background may explain why this man quietly impacted China in the last century as no other foreigner ever has done. Yet of all the men whose lives have impressed me—spiritual mentors who have been benchmarks for my personal growth and goals—none is any harder to figure out that is Hudson Taylor—which may be precisely why he is so important.