William Carey, Pioneer Missionary/Ambassador

William Carey (1761-1834), Missionary to India. He worked as a shoemaker from the age of 16 to 28. After his conversion at 18, he became a preacher among the Baptists, working by day and ministering in his spare time. In 1793, he sailed for Bengal, India. He worked for 34 years in Bible translation and production, evangelism, church-planting, education and medical relief.

By E. A. Annett