# MacArthur's Ten Errors on the Life of William Borden (+ The True Story of the Millionaire Missionary) [China Compass]

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Published: 2026-07-18T05:01:00+00:00
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## Resource

Today's show is a flashback to nearly one year ago, in which I begin with a clip of John MacArthur accidentally sharing (10!) falsehoods about the millionaire missionary, William Borden, from a sermon back in 1988. Then, after explaining which details MacArthur got wrong, I give my broader reflections on the topic. Last, I include a talk on William Borden that I gave at the Collegiate Reformed Fellowship back in March of 2024 in Moscow, ID, telling the true story of the Millionaire Missionary, William Borden, along with my personal connection to his amazing story. Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. Follow me ( @chinaadventures ) on Twitter/X where I post new Chinese city prayer profiles every single day, including amazing pics and links to more China resources.You can also also email me (bfwesten at gmail dot com) and find everything else at PrayGiveGo.us !   MacArthur Didn't Do His Homework https://chinacall.substack.com/p/macarthur-didnt-do- his -homework The True Story of the Millionaire Missionary (Borden of Yale) http://www.BordenofYale.com   Follow or subscribe to China Compass and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform.  Don’t forget: Follow @chinaadventures on X, and find everything else @ PrayGiveGo.us .  Luke 10, verse 2, the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few!

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