Description: (British Baptist Christian Missionary)
James Hudson Taylor, a British Baptist Christian missionary, dedicated 54 years to China, establishing the China Inland Mission (now OMF International). Under his leadership, over 800 missionaries were sent to China, 125 schools were set up, and 20,000 Christian conversions were facilitated. Taylor was known for his respect for Chinese culture, evangelistic fervor, promotion of non-denominational practices, and inclusivity of members from various Protestant groups, including women and the working class. His efforts against the opium trade made him a prominent figure in 19th-century China.